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Jessica Shamshoni is a Board-certified Licensed Genetic Counselor with a Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling from Stanford University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Disability Studies from UCLA. She has clinical experience in pediatric and adult medical genetics, general genetics, craniofacial disorders, and chromatinopathies. Since joining the teaching faculty in 2020, Jessica has been actively involved in instructing courses, developing standardized patient experiences, and serving on student capstone research committees. She co-chairs the Curriculum Committee and serves as a member of the admissions committee advisory board. Additionally, Jessica co-coordinates peer supervision and is a member of the UCLA Genetic Counselors Professional Development Committee. She has previously co-coordinated workshops for fieldwork supervisors. Jessica is passionate about education and outreach, striving to increase inclusivity in the field of genetic counseling and advocating for individuals with disabilities. She dedicates time to educate community members about genetic counseling and leads discussions on carrier screening for young adults and couples planning to start a family.
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