Katelyn M. Swade is a genetic counseling student at the University of Utah expected to graduate in May 2017 with a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling. She has clinical experience in pediatric cardiology and genetics at Primary Children's Medical Center and the University of Utah. Her independent research project assesses the financial burden of genetic testing. She is involved on campus as the class representative and volunteers with special needs programs. Additionally, she has work and volunteer experience in autism education, crisis counseling, and medical nonprofit support.

1. KATELYN M. SWADE
306 L Street · Salt Lake City, UT 84103
717-654-1690 · kswade@comcast.net
EDUCATION
University ofUtah Expected Graduation: May 2017
Maters in Genetic Counseling Salt Lake City, UT
Dickinson College May 2015
Bachelor ofScience in Biology,Honors in Biology Carlisle, PA
Certificate ofHealth Studies
GENETIC COUNSELING TRAINING EXPERIENCES
Relevant Lab Experiences
Pregnancy Risk Line, Utah State Department of Health
Myriad Genetics Medical Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory,University of Utah Department of Pathology
Relevant Clinical Experiences
Primary Children’s Medical Center Pediatric Cardiovascular Genetics July 2016- August 2016
 Provided genetic counseling and observed sessions in both inpatient and outpatient cardiology settings
 Attended weekly Cardiac Cath Lab Conference with interdisciplinary team in cardiology
University of Utah Pediatric Genetics August 2016- October 2016
 Provided genetic counseling pediatric patients with team of clinical geneticists and pediatric genetic counselors
 Presented and discussed cases with interdisciplinary team at weekly case management conference
 Engaged in weekly community activities including Utah’s annual NF walk and the annual Huntington
Association Support Group walk in Salt Lake City
 Provided genetic counseling services and observed at additional specialty clinic settings, including Huntington
disease clinic, Prader Willi clinic, hearing loss clinic, and others
Independent Research Project
Assessing the Financial Burden of Genetic Testing:a patient survey
 Survey patients on their perspective of financial burden afeter ordering genetic testing costing more than $1,000
through the Intermountain Healthcare System
 Assess patients’ sense of financial burden, value of testing, and out of pocket expense based on demographics,
insurance policies, and type of care received
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
University ofUtah Master’s ofScience in Genetic Counseling, Class Representative December 2015- present
 Elected by classmates to represent class of 2017 of graduate students
 Plan student involvement in admissions process
 Act as liaison between program faculty and students when needed
U-Fit Special Education Program, Student Volunteer December 2015- present
 Act as companion of local child with special needs
 Participate gym play, swimming, art and dance for 2 hours a week through the semester
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Northwestern Human Service Autism School, Classroom Aide June 2015- August 2015
 Personaland classroom care aide for school designated for children with autism in Carlisle, PA
 Assisted in classroom of 8 2nd
-4th
-grade students

2. Katelyn Swade
 Promoted educational and social growth in the summer school setting by working one-on-one with children
Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation, Genetic Counseling Intern November 2015- present
 Family support assistant for families affected by SADS conditions
 Design newsletters for program to connect youth members of the community with SADS conditions
 Implement network of communication for referrals to physicians who are experts in SADS conditions across the
United States
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Ronald McDonald House, Volunteer July 2016- present
 Volunteer weekly at local home for families staying near the University of Utah Hospital for extended periods of
time
 Perform house chores including housekeeping and paperwork
 Organize weekly events such as nail painting, science experiments, or fitness and gym events for siblings of
patients staying in the hospital
East High School Softball, JVCoach February 2015- present
 Coach JV softball team of 14 high school girls during Fall season
 Support and travel with team as they learn and develop new skills
Carlisle Area Family Life Center, Volunteer Counselor August 2014- August 2015
 Counseled women and families in crisis situation in Carlisle, PA
 Participated in counseling training and pregnancy education
 Followed clients through pregnancy or family crisis in order to provide support and counsel clients through
situation
TedXSaltLakeCity, Volunteer Coordinator September 2016
 Lead group of 46 volunteers during indepentendly organized TED event designed to promote community
connection
DICKINSON COLLEGE CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Department ofBiology, Student Research Apprenticeship May 2013- May 2015
 Explored the role of statins and cholesterol drugs on immune system function by working one-on-one with
Assistant Biology professor
 Assessed promoter elements of CD14 gene
 Transfected CD14 into human monocyte and murine macrophage cell lines
 Studied pro-inflammatory mediators through methods such as ELISA, Western blot, and gel electrophoresis
 Received senior honors recognition with successfulcompletion of a written and oral honors thesis, publishing
pending submission in 2016
Department ofBiology, Student Teaching Assistant August 2014-May 2015
 Assisted professors in setting up student labs in 300-level and 100-level Physiology and Anatomy classes
 Supported students in developing lab strategies and performing successfullab protocols
Dickinson College Women’s Softball, Student Athlete August 2010- May 2015
 Intercollegiate Division Three softball student athlete
Social Justice House, House Member January 2013- May 2014
 Resided in active community who served to promote social justice advocacy organizations on campus
 Met weekly with fellow housemates to discuss social justice issues and current events