Meet Our Dedicated Leadership Team

Board of Directors 2024-2026
CHRISTINE DAVIES, MSC, CGC
CHRISTINE DAVIES, MSC, CGCPresident
Christine has an MSc in Genetic Counselling from the University of Toronto and is ABGC-certified. She has clinical experience in the areas of pediatric, cardiac, prenatal, cancer genetics and newborn screening. She currently works at Blueprint Genetics. She is passionate about the quality of genetic testing, professional development and innovation in the workplace.
SAMANTHA AFONSO, MS, CGC, CCGC
SAMANTHA AFONSO, MS, CGC, CCGCChair
Samantha has an MS in Genetic Counselling from the University of Pittsburgh and is both CBGC and ABGC-certified. She currently works at St. Michael’s Hospital as the clinical genetic counsellor for the Heart, Lung, and Vascular program. She is a clinical supervisor for genetic counselling students and is a passionate advocate for equitable access to care. Samantha is a current Officer of OAGC-ACGO and Chair of the Fundraising Committee.
AMANDA CARNEVALE, MSC, CGC, CCGC
AMANDA CARNEVALE, MSC, CGC, CCGCSecretary
Amanda is a certified genetic counsellor, working at the Hospital for Sick Children, with a specialization in neurogenetics. She received her MSc in Genetic Counseling from The University of Toronto, where she is now involved in the teaching and training of genetic counselling trainees.
NY HOANG, MS, CGC
NY HOANG, MS, CGCDirector
Ny is a certified genetic counsellor in the Autism Research Unit at the Hospital for Sick Children. She received her Master’s degree from Sarah Lawrence College. Ny specializes in studying the genetic contributions to autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She is a lecturer, course coordinator, and supervisor for the M.Sc. Genetic Counselling Program at the University of Toronto.
Officers to the Board & Committee Chairs
JOSH SILVER
JOSH SILVERMSc, CGC, CCGC
Professional Advocacy Committee
ANDREA SHUGAR
ANDREA SHUGARMS, CGC
Fundraising Committee
KELVIN CHANG
KELVIN CHANGMS, CGC,
Education Committee
KOPIKA KUHATHAASMS, CGC
Social Media & Communications Committee
TILLIE CHIUMS, CGC
Treasurer