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My Biography
As a lifelong Kaiser Permanente patient, I have enjoyed the benefits of integrated and comprehensive care. Now as a genetic counselor, I admire the way in which this organization encourages all of its members to take charge of their own wellness and health through providing education, support classes, and resources. It is a unique approach to medical health care, and one that helps me to feel that my providers and colleagues are aligned with the same focus on quality care. From encouraging direct e-mail communication between patients and providers, to offering a wide array of services, healthy lifestyle resources, and even weekly farmers’ markets and yoga classes, Kaiser makes it so much easier for patients to feel like they are in partnership with their medical providers, sharing a common goal of good individual health and a thriving lifestyle.
I joined the Kaiser San Francisco Genetics Department because I was eager to be part of an integrated team. While Genetics is sometimes viewed as a luxury component to medical care, at Kaiser this service is accessible to any members who receive a service referral. Our department is full of knowledgeable, caring, and talented providers who strive to meet a tremendous standard of excellence with their patients.
I have a particular interest in perinatal genetics, and love working with patients who are seeking preconception or fertility evaluations, as well as those who desire prenatal services. To me, the most rewarding part of being a genetic counselor is when a patient feels empowered, educated, and respected after receiving the information and services that genetic counseling can provide. Helping to make patients feel that their decisions are supported and to ensure that they are not alone navigating the situation and struggles before them is one of the many reasons why I find this career fulfilling.
When I’m not working, I enjoy cooking, traveling both near and far, seeing local music artists, knitting, and walking around the city exploring all of the great neighborhoods and activities. After being on the east coast for many years, it is wonderful to be back in the Bay Area spending as much time as I can with my cherished friends and family. I “live well and thrive” by keeping active and engaged with my community, with friends and family, through yoga, and by eating well, laughing as often as possible, and finding joy wherever I can.
Undergraduate Education: BA in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California at Berkeley
Graduate Education: MS in Genetic Counseling, Brandeis University
Professional Affiliations: National Society of Genetic Counselors
Professional Conferences: American College of Medical Genetics, National Society of Genetic Counselors
Began Practice: 2007
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2009
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