Webinar information
To mark the annual Genetic Counselor Awareness Day, a day for celebrating and raising awareness of the important role genetic counselors play in the healthcare community, we invite you to join a Q&A session with genetic counselors from our team.
At Blueprint Genetics, there are a number of talented genetic counselors providing combined expertise in genetics and patient care. During the Q&A, our team members can answer any questions you may have about the industry and different opportunities available for genetic counselors. They will also share their own experiences and insights working in this field.
Please submit any questions you have through this online form.
Speakers
Julie Hathaway
Julie Hathaway received her masters of science in Genetic Counseling from the University of Toronto. She is board certified in both the US and Canada. She was introduced to cardiac genetics early on in her career and this remains her main area of interest in the field. As a Clinical Liaison at Blueprint Genetics, Julie provides both internal and external clinical support and education. In addition, she contributes to research and creating scientific content. Prior to this, she worked as a clinical coordinator and cardiac genetic counselor and worked to establish the multidisciplinary BC Inherited Arrhythmia Program.
Rachel Goldberg
Rachel Goldberg, MS, CGC, attended graduate school at Long Island University (MS in Genetic Counseling). She previously worked as a pediatric, adult, and laboratory genetic counselor in both direct and non-direct patient care roles. Currently, she is a Genetic Services Consultant at Blueprint Genetics based in Seattle, WA.
Allison Wood
Allison Wood, MS, CGC, earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Vermont and her Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from Bay Path University. She is board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Allison served as a prenatal and cancer genetic counselor at Albany Medical Center. She joined Blueprint Genetics in 2021 as a Genetic Services Consultant covering the Northeast, USA. She is an active member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and is on the board of directors for the Organic Acidemia Association and the New England Regional Genetics Group. She also volunteers as a newborn screening advocate focusing on family education.