Janette Z. Lawrence, MS, CGC, has been a dedicated genetic counselor since 2005. A bilingual Spanish-English speaker, she grew up in Puerto Rico but has made the Northeast her home since 1999. Ms. Lawrence earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and later received her Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from Brandeis University. In 2010, Ms. Lawrence joined the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, where she provides expert counseling for individuals with various hereditary cancer syndromes. Prior to her work at MGH, she gained invaluable experience in interdisciplinary clinics, specializing in pediatrics, metabolism, newborn screening, and neurogenetics. Ms. Lawrence is a seasoned educator, having delivered numerous lectures and presentations at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. An active member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors since 2005, she has held multiple leadership roles, including Chair and Vice-Chair for various committees. With a passion for interprofessional collaboration, Ms. Lawrence is committed to delivering patient-centered care. Licensed in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, she enjoys traveling throughout New England to make genetic counseling more accessible to a diverse range of patients.