Emma Folkerts

Emma Folkerts currently serves as an MSc student in Genetic and Genomic Counselling at Cardiff University, starting in August 2023. Prior experience includes working as a Genetic Counseling Assistant II and I at Massachusetts General Hospital, where responsibilities encompassed managing clinical operations and supporting genetic counselors and patients. Emma's background includes a Research Fellow position at Genetic Alliance, where efforts focused on patient registry coordination and database support, as well as functioning as a podcast intern for Grey Genetics. Earlier roles at Gordon College provided practical experience in library management, mentoring, and undergraduate research, alongside internships in bioinformatics and website design related to genetic resources. Emma holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry from Gordon College, earned in 2020.