Cohort of 2025
Hello! My name is Beth and I am from Barrie, Ontario. In 2022, I graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours BSc. in Genome Biology and Health & Disease.
During university, I discovered genetic counselling after a guest lecturer from Princess Margaret spoke to my class. By the end of the lecture, I knew this profession was what I wanted to pursue in my life.
After graduating, I had the opportunity to work alongside the same genetic counsellor who introduced me to this world as a genetic counselling assistant at the Bhalwani Familial Cancer Clinic at Princess Margaret. Following this experience, I continued my journey by working with the Donor & Surrogacy and Genetics team at Markham Fertility Centre. These roles allowed me to gain clinical experience in cancer and reproductive genetics, deepening my passion for genetic counselling.
Throughout my work experiences, I also volunteered with Kids Help Phone as a crisis responder. I learned counselling techniques and enhanced my emotional intelligence while providing support to a breadth of individuals.
My personal interests include biking, swimming, reading, and playing volleyball. I am so excited to grow personally and professionally in the UBC Genetic Counselling Cohort of 2025!