Genetic Counseling Academic Awards Program - April 29, 2021

MGH Institute of Health Professions Department of Genetic Counseling ACADEMIC AWARDS PROGRAM April 29, 2021 1:00 p.m.

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MGH INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS DEPARTMENT OF GENETIC COUNSELING ACADEMIC AWARDS PROGRAM April 29, 2021 1CW Conference Center, 1 p.m.

WELCOME Maureen Flynn, MS, CGC, MPH Associate Professor, Program Director OPENING REMARKS Alex F. Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Interim Dean for the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences STUDENT SPEAKER Gabriella G. Raffaele AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & RECOGNITION OF MASTER’S CANDIDATES Gayun Chan-Smutko, MS, CGC - Associate Professor, Associate Director Allison Cirino, MS, CGC - Associate Professor, Director of Student Research Maureen Flynn, MS, CGC, MPH - Associate Professor, Program Director Ann Seman, MS, CGC – Assistant Professor, Director of Clinical Education CLOSING REMARKS Maureen Flynn, MS, CGC, MPH

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GENETIC COUNSELING CANDIDATES

Abbie Jane Burney Rebecca L. Burns Melany P. Cruz Joselyn Saenz Díaz Erin Beatrice Falsey Abigail Finer Caitlin M. Finn Kelsey M. Fusco Emma Rachel Henricks Alice Iona Metz Ryan C. Murtha Joseph R. Pagliarulo Kailey Ann Perez Gabriella G. Raffaele Antoine Rajkovic Cashel Rice Matthew B. Rich Alyx M. Vogle Sheyenne Amber Walmsley Megan Mariah Wirth 2

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GENETIC COUNSELING AWARDS Student Excellence in Leadership Award Alyx M. Vogle This award honors a student graduating from the Genetic Counseling Program who has been identified by peers as demonstrating outstanding leadership in the following ways: 1. Fosters a collaborative environment both in and outside of the classroom, 2. Demonstrates supportive, responsive relationships with peers, 3. Leads, promotes, and engages in activities that improve the student experience.

Student Excellence in Service Award Joselyn Saenz Díaz & Gabriella G. Raffaele This award honors a student graduating from the Genetic Counseling Program who has been identified by peers as demonstrating an outstanding commitment to service in the following ways: 1. Either active participation in IHP and/or outside service initiatives or piloting a new initiative that benefits the Program and the IHP, 2. Makes significant contributions in their service work, 3. Positively represents the genetic counseling profession and the IHP through their interactions with peers and community service organizations.

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Outstanding Faculty Award Gayun Chan-Smutko, MS, CGC This award honors a distinguished instructor who demonstrates excellence in teaching and supporting the education, growth, and development of GC students. They excel at presenting material in a highly effective manner, fostering an atmosphere of individual inquiry and team learning, welcoming discussion, creating an inclusive classroom environment, encouraging and implementing feedback, and inspiring students to apply and further their knowledge beyond the course.

Outstanding Supervisor Award Dillon Davis, MMSc, CGC This award honors a distinguished fieldwork supervisor who demonstrates excellence in supporting the education, growth, and development of GC students. They excel at creating a welcoming and inclusive environment conducive to learning, goal-setting, and augmenting skills, engaging in effective communication, demonstrating interprofessional teamwork, and fostering critical thinking.

Outstanding Capstone Committee Member Award Stephanie Hicks, MS, CGC This award honors a distinguished Capstone Committee member who demonstrates excellence in supporting the education, growth and development of GC students. They excel at creating an environment conducive to the advancement of learning and inquiry in research, engaging in effective communication, providing concrete guidance, and fostering inclusive research practices and critical thinking.

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