… for Cancer Risk Assessment (CCRA) at MGH, where I am now her colleague! She taught me about clinic workflow, risk assessment, genetic testing in the oncology space and lots more. Melany is a great genetic counselor, which makes me excited about my career, as we received the same education and training. The … relationship with a supervisor. Melany always provided a safe space and allowed me to ask questions without feeling like I was being a burden. Overall, I feel …

… interest.  “In the back of my head, I had always wanted a career that would allow me to bridge my research experience with real-world patient care. I came from a heavy … career at Harvard, it felt like, ‘This is the perfect opportunity for me, because I wanted to do patient care and research.’ So, I started as an intern … to a choice — medical school or nursing school. “I realized nursing would allow me to pursue both research and patient care in a more direct, timely way,” recounted …

… I waited until I got outside to cry because I felt like nobody could see me having this reaction, and one of the mothers opened the door and saw me crying. And that was the first moment that I felt like we had a real connection. In the few words she had, she said ‘Excuse me, miss. my baby.’ There she was concern, and she wanted me to come look at her baby …