Debra Lochner Doyle - Author
Washington State Department of Health
Credentials: MS, CGC
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Ms. Doyle is the State Coordinator for Genetic Services and the manager of the Screening and Genetics Unit for the Washington State Department of Health. She is board certified by both the American Board of Medical Genetics and the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Ms. Doyle received her B.S. in genetics from the University of Washington and her M.S. in human genetics and genetic counseling from Sarah Lawrence College in New York. Before accepting her current position, she held positions at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research Center, Jone's Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, and Women and Infant's Hospital Prenatal Diagnosis Center. Ms. Doyle is a past President of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and is a founding member of the Coalition of State Genetics Coordinators. |
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Nancy Hatfield - POC,Primary Presenter,Author
Washington Sensory Disabilities Services
Credentials: PhD
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Nancy Hatfield is director of early childhood and co-director of the state deaf-blind project for Washington Sensory Disabilities Services, a statewide program that supports children and youths with hearing loss and visual impairment. Nancy has worked for many years in early intervention for families with infants/toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing. For the past 20 years she has worked for the State of Washington, enhancing services to families via training for early intervention service providers and collaborating with other State agencies to improve county and state systems. In addition to a B.S. in Speech Pathology & Audiology, Nancy has a M.S. and Ph.D. in Education and Human Development from the University of Rochester in New York, where she also worked at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. |
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Receives Salary for Employment from Staff of Washington Sensory Disabilities Services.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.
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Laurie Geneva - Co-Presenter,Author
Washington EHDDI Program
Credentials: MPH
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Laurie Geneva currently works at the Washington State Department of Health Early Hearing-loss, Detection, Diagnosis and Intervention (EHDDI) program as Follow-up Coordinator. Her work includes ensuring infants receive hearing screenings and the necessary follow-up as well as screener education at birthing hospitals throughout the state. She also volunteers annually at Family Camp (a two-day retreat for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing), which is a chance to interact with families touched by the EHDDI program. She received a BS in Bio-Anthropology from Western Washington University and an MPH in International Health and Development from Tulane University. Prior to joining the EHDDI program, Laurie worked as a Physical Activity Specialist for a Worksite Wellness Program in New Orleans. Outside of professional interests, she enjoys anything outdoors as well as reading and cooking. |
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No relevant financial relationship exist.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.
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