Kelle Steenblock MS, LGC, Director, Genomics Institute

A licensed genetic counselor with both clinical laboratory and industry experience, Steenblock is passionate about providing equitable access to genomic information in a way that drives improved healthcare outcomes for everyone. She sees Sarah Lawrence’s genomics institute as a necessary innovation at a critical time. “Over the last 20 years I have seen first-hand the dynamic transformation of genetic and genomic information and how it is being integrated into care,” she says. “And while we have come a long way, there is much more work to be done. Sarah Lawrence is uniquely positioned to be at the forefront of the evolution of genomics workforce training, and to shape the next phase of the genomics revolution. I’m honored to be a part of it.”
Certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, Steenblock earned her MS in Genetic Counseling from Northwestern University after receiving her BA in biology from Gustavus Adolphus College.