Scholar

Justin was born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in December of 2023, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and a Certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. During his time in college, he was an undergraduate teaching assistant for biology and genetics as well as a volunteer crisis counselor for The Trevor Project. Additionally, he has worked as a nursing assistant at a hospital and a summer camp counselor for children with disabilities where he has enjoyed connecting with different populations. As he shadowed genetic counselors in various specialties, his interest in genetic counseling grew. After graduating, Justin worked in community health and outreach doing HIV and STI testing and prevention. Through these experiences, Justin became passionate about supporting individuals in their health journeys through education and empowerment. In his free time, Justin likes to read, sew, and watch movies. He is excited to start this new chapter at the University of Maryland Genetic Counseling program.