Title: Genetic Counselor
Employer: North Shore University Health System

Leslie Geibel graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Biology, and went on to receive her MS in Genetic Counseling at Northwestern. She has been able to provide genetic counseling to underserved populations and to the greater public in hospital settings.

Leslie is currently a prenatal genetic counselor at North Shore University Health System Evanston Hospital. She is part of a team of genetic counselors who meet with women and couples before or during pregnancy, identifying potential heritable diseases and serving as a resource and counselor for her patients. She explains complex genetic concepts to patients and to help them make informed decisions regarding genetic screening and testing. Leslie is a Certified Genetic Counselor through the American Board of Genetic Counseling and is on Faculty at Northwestern University through the Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling.

If you love genetics, problem solving, applied medicine, or helping those in need, Leslie is a great person to talk to! She would also be a great person to talk to about health-related professions that aren’t traditional practitioner roles. Contact Christina Swanson at alumnimentor@sib.illinois.edu if you would like to connect with Leslie.