Kira Dineen, MS, CGC, CG(ASCP)CM has over a decade of online media experience in digital marketing and podcasting/radio.

She started “DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast” in 2012 which also became a radio show in 2014. The podcast has since produced over 300 episodes interviewing experts in the field with 70 sponsors and counting. “DNA Today” won the Best 2020, 2021, and 2022 Science and Medicine Podcast Awards.

Kira has hosted and/or produced ten podcasts, many of which are genetic/rare disease related including PhenoTips Speaker Series, It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease & Medical Challenges Podcast, and Patient Empowerment Program: A Rare Disease Podcast. Kira also has hosted/produced to two other healthcare podcasts: Insight Says: A Mental Health Podcast and Advancing Dentistry: A Dental Podcast.

She was selected and served as a member of NSGC’s Digital Ambassador program for three years. Kira received her Diagnostic Genetic Bachelor’s of Science degree at the University of Connecticut and is a certified Cytogenetic Technologist. She received her Master’s of Science in Human Genetics at Sarah Lawrence College in New York.

She currently practices as a licensed, certified genetic counselor in a high risk prenatal private practice, Maternal Fetal Care, P.C. in Stamford, CT.

Check out Kira Dineen's Podcasting Resume and her Padverb profile.

Amanda Andreoli, Video Lead

Amanda Andreoli earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Health and Wellness Studies from Binghamton University. Throughout her education, she has taken part in campus organizations that teach elementary students about science through engaging experiments and lessons. In the future, she intends to receive her Master’s and join the field of genetic counseling.

Kajal Patel, Social Media Lead

Kajal Patel is a Clinical Research Coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital where she conducts research on a novel diagnostic decision aid for ovarian and pancreatic cancer patient exploring genetic testing options, within an NIH funded randomized clinical trial.

She earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Cell Biology and Genetic from the University of Maryland. Throughout her college studies, Kajal volunteered for Be the Match, Crisis Text Line, and the American Red Cross. Kajal also helped co-author a sustainable climate bill, the FUTURE Act, for universities in Maryland. After graduation, she hopes to continue her studies for a Master’s degree and become a genetic counselor.

Livia Davidson, Email Marketing Lead

Livia Davidson is currently earning her bachelor's degree at Middlebury College with a major in biology and a minor in global health. At Middlebury, she is a goalkeeper for the varsity soccer team. This past summer, she researched the health risks of PFAS exposure due to consuming locally caught fish in Vermont. Outside of soccer and school, Liv is a volunteer for the Crisis Text Line and tutors a genetics class for high school girls. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Vermont, spending time with her friends (and their cats), and watching the Great British Bake Off. She is passionate about genetics and connecting with new people and wishes to pursue a career in genetic counseling.