Cohort of 2022
Hello! I came to BC from Portland, Oregon, where I was born and raised. I graduated from Portland State University in 2021 with a BS in Biology, Psychology, & University Honors. Through the Honors program, I was able to publish my thesis project reviewing the use of Genome-Wide Sequencing in Genetic Counselling with my advisor Dr. Kim Brown. This was a great challenge and opportunity to spend six months exploring the field and gaining insight into clinical practice, for which I am incredibly grateful.
During my undergrad, I spent three years as a volunteer for The Dougy Center for Grieving Families, working with children aged 6-12 who had experienced the death of a primary caregiver. I learned how to listen and hold space for grief from my co-facilitators and mentors within the organization, and reflect on my time with the children as the most rewarding work I’ve taken part in.
Outside of academia, I like to walk my dog along the many beaches in Vancouver, read voraciously, and enjoy live music. I look forward to taking my experience and love of learning into a career in genetic counselling!