Samuel joined the Clinic for Special Children in 2026 as a Genetic Counselor. In this role, he will assist in new patient triage and intake, provide genetic counseling services, and manage the logistics of the molecular diagnostics service. Samuel will also assist physicians with genetic testing decisions and patient evaluations.
He brings experience in genetic counseling, research, and laboratory management. In his free time, Samuel enjoys camping, hiking, playing games, & gardening.
Why are you passionate about the Clinic?
I am excited to provide and expand care to the Plain communities alongside a clinic solely devoted to this mission. I am eager to learn from colleagues and community members alike about how we can improve health outcomes.
Samuel’s Credentials
Education and Certifications
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Master’s of Science in Genetic Counseling
- University of Delaware, Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences
- Board Certified Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling
Professional Experience
- Genetic Counseling Intern, Fox Chase Cancer Center
- Research Specialist A/Laboratory Manager, Cancer Biology Department, Hua Lab/The University of Pennsylvania
- Genetic Counseling Intern, Penn Medicine Maternal Fetal Medicine/Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- Genetic Counseling Intern, Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics/Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- Genetic Counseling Intern, Pediatric Genetics, Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Genetic Counseling Intern, Division of Genetic Diagnostics/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Susan joined the Clinic for Special Children in 2022 as a Genetic Counselor. In this role, she will assist in new patient triage and intake, provide genetic counseling services, and manage logistics of the molecular diagnostics service. As a member of the clinical team, Susan will also assist physicians with genetic testing decisions and the evaluation of patients.
She brings a wealth of experience in genetic counseling, research, patient advocacy, and sales, and has collaborated on a number of peer-reviewed publications. In her free time, Susan enjoys traveling and trying out new recipes.
Why are you passionate about the Clinic?
I have been interested in both the clinical and laboratory work offered at the clinic since I was a genetic counseling graduate student. It is a rare opportunity to be able to serve the Plain communities as a healthcare provider and to collaborate on cutting-edge research that not only benefits the patients seen at the clinic but also provides knowledge and insight to other medical specialities.
Susan’s Credentials
Education and Certifications
- Arcadia University, Master’s of Science in Genetic Counseling
- Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
- University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Marketing Certificate
- Board Certified Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling
Professional Associations
- Member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors
- Member of the PA Association of Genetic Counselors
Professional Experience
- Director of Patient Engagement, Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA)
- National Sales Trainer and Genetic Testing Sales, GeneDx/Bio-Reference Laboratories/Opko Health
- Clinical Genetic Counselor, University of Pennsylvania Genetic Diagnostic Laboratory
- Clinical Genetic Counselor, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Division of Medical Genetics
- Clinical Genetic Counselor, Columbia University Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Clinical Genetic Counselor, Drexel Center for Genetics, Fetal and Maternal Medicine
- Scientific Technician, Fox Chase Cancer Center
- Research Associate, Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Research Institute
- Research Technician, Rutgers University, Dept. of Biological Sciences
Amy joined the Clinic for Special Children in 2021 as a Genetic Counselor and was promoted to Genetic Counseling Manager in 2026. In her role, she assists in new patient triage and intake, provides genetic counseling services, and manages the logistics of the molecular diagnostics service. Amy also focuses on streamlining our genetic counseling operations among the clinical and laboratory teams and building genetic counseling operations alongside our strategic goals.
Before joining the Clinic staff full-time, Amy interned at the Clinic in her second year of graduate school. Her graduate thesis project was on Plain community perceptions of the Plain Insight Panel™. Joining the Clinic was like coming home for Amy, as she grew up in Lancaster County. In her free time, Amy enjoys discovering new hiking spots in Lancaster and crafting.
Why are you passionate about the Clinic?
It is a privilege to serve the Plain community alongside such a devoted team. The staff at the Clinic centers their practice and research around the families they serve, using the most cutting-edge technology to make genetic discoveries that will meaningfully impact the lives of patients. I am honored to be able to use my skills to help this unique and wonderful community.
Amy’s Credentials
Education and Certifications
- 2021 Thomas Jefferson University, Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling
- 2019 West Chester University, Bachelor of Science in Biology; minor in Psychology
- Board Certified Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling
- CounCITI Training Certification
Professional Experience
- Pediatric Genetic Counseling Intern, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Cancer Genetic Counseling Intern – Telemedicine Internship, Penn State Cancer Institute
- Pediatric Ophthalmology Genetic Counseling Intern, Wills Eye Hospital
- Cancer Genetic Counseling Intern – Telemedicine Internship, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- Prenatal Genetic Counseling Intern, Geisinger Hospital
Professional Associations
- Member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors
- Member of the PA Association of Genetic Counselors
