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About Katharina Schwan MS, MPH, LCGC

As a licensed and board-certified genetic counselor with experience across a wide range of genetic specialties and a background in public health, I bring both clinical insight and a broader understanding of the systems that shape health.

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My Background

I hold a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from California State University, Stanislaus and a Master of Public Health in Global Health from Boston University. My clinical experience includes prenatal and infertility, neurology, cardiology, and general genetics. I trained and worked in both academic and clinical environments, gaining a wide perspective on how genetic information can meaningfully shape care across all stages of life.

My approach combines scientific expertise with a public health perspective, focused on making genetic information clear, practical, and accessible. I believe care should meet people where they are and support informed, actionable decisions.

My interest in genetics began when I learned that hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) runs in my family. This experience shaped how I approach counseling with empathy and understanding.

I’m based in Oakland, California.

States Served

Alaska • California • Colorado • District of Columbia • Florida • Hawaii • Kansas • Maine • Massachusetts • Mississippi • Missouri • New Hampshire • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Texas • Vermont • Washington • West Virginia • Wyoming