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Advances in the Interdisciplinary Care of Children with Klinefelter Syndrome

Article Title:Β Advances in the Interdisciplinary Care of Children with Klinefelter Syndrome

Authors:Β Shanlee Davis, MD; Susan Howell, MS, CGC, MBA; Rebecca Wilson, PsyDc; Tanea Tanda, BS; Judy Ross, MD; Philip Zeitler, MD, PhD; Nicole Tartaglia, MD, MS

Date of Publication: August 2016

“In summary, KS is a common but underdiagnosed genetic condition with significant phenotypic variability in childhood. The pediatrician needs to be aware of the increased risk for neurodevelopmental, psychological, and medical conditions that are associated with an additional X-chromosome. Over the next decade, we anticipate a sharp increase in diagnoses rates with advances in genetics, particularly prenatal and neonatal diagnoses. In the United States, more multidisciplinary clinics are being established to provide comprehensive care for children and adults with KS and other sex chromosome variations. More research is needed to further define the natural history of KS in infancy and childhood with these unbiased populations, as well as understand genetic and environmental contributors to phenotypic variability and determine best practice screening and management guidelines for boys with KS.”

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2018-08-23T12:27:09-04:00Categories: 47,XXY (Klinefelter)|

Klinefelter syndrome: current management and research challenges

Article Title: The Klinefelter syndrome: current management and research challenges

Authors:Β E. Nieschlag, A. Ferlin, C. H. Gravholt,Β J. Gromoll, B. Kohler,Β H. Lejeune,Β A. D. Rogol andΒ J. Wistuba

Date of Publication: April 1, 2016

“Following the 1st International Workshop on the Klinefelter Syndrome in 2010 (Juul et al., 2011), the 2nd IWKS took place in Munster, Germany from March 10 to 12, 2016 and was organized by the Centre of Reproductive Medicine and Andrology of the University of Munster. During the program, talks were presented by leading researchers in the field followed by lively discussions among the 120 participants.”

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Gender and Sex Discussion

Article Title:Β Sex Redefined

Author:Β Claire Ainsworth

Date of Publication: February 18, 2015

“The idea of two sexes is simplistic. Biologists now think there is a wider spectrum than that.

As a clinical geneticist, Paul James is accustomed to discussing some of the most delicate issues with his patients. But in early 2010, he found himself having a particularly awkward conversation about sex.

A 46-year-old pregnant woman had visited his clinic at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia to hear the results of an amniocentesis test to screen her baby’s chromosomes for abnormalities. The baby was fine β€” but follow-up tests had revealed something astonishing about the mother. Her body was built of cells from two individuals, probably from twin embryos that had merged in her own mother’s womb. And there was more. One set of cells carried two X chromosomes, the complement that typically makes a person female; the other had an X and a Y. Halfway through her fifth decade and pregnant with her third child, the woman learned for the first time that a large part of her body was chromosomally male.”

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Gender and Sex Commentary

Article Title:Β Sex Isn’t Chromosomes: The Story of a Century of Misconceptions about X & Y

Author:Β Ian Steadman

Date of Publication: February 23, 2015

“The influence of the XX/XY model of chromosomal sex has been profound over the last century, but it’s founded on faulty premises and responsible for encouraging reductive, essentialist thinking. While the scientific world has moved on, its popular appeal remains.”

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Testis Development and Reproductive Options in Males with Klinefelter Syndrome

Article Title:Β Testis Development and Reproductive Options in Males with Klinefelter Syndrome

Authors:Β Shanlee M. Davis, MD; Alan D. Rogol, MD, PhD; Judith L. Ross, MD

Date of Publication: September 28, 2015

“Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is the leading genetic cause of primary hypogonadism and infertility in men. The clinical phenotype has expanded beyond the original description of infertility, small testes and gynecomastia. Animal models, epidemiological studies, and clinical research of males with KS throughout the lifespan have allowed us to better characterize the variable phenotype of this condition. This review will provide an overview on what is known of the epidemiology, clinical features, and pathophysiology of KS, followed by a more focused discussion of testicular development and the clinical management of hypogonadism and fertility in men with KS.”

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Chairperson:Β  TBA

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Educational Brochures

Below you will see links to a variety of informational brochures onΒ X and Y chromosome variations.Β They are downloadable and suitable for printing in your office or for sending electronically to those you think would benefit from the information.

You are also welcome to call or write us at AXYS if you would likeΒ additional information or would benefit fromΒ referrals to other medical professionals or geneticists familiarΒ with this population.

Trifold brochure printing instructions: Be sure you are printing in two-sided (duplex) mode, and to select the “Flip on Short Edge” or “Short-Edge Binding” option, if available in the Print dialog box or any associated dialog boxes.

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About the ACRC Clinics

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Since 2015,Β  the scientists and researchers of the AXYS Clinic and Research Consortium (ACRC) collaborate, share information, and explore opportunities to participate in joint research projects. In addition, AXYS organizes annual meetings of the consortium where members meet to discuss topics important to the X & Y variation community.

2019 ACRC Meeting

Types of Clinics

Due to the many X & Y Chromosome variations, not all clinics specialize in all conditions. Below is a listing of ACRC clinics. The specific conditions and patient ages served by the clinic are noted in the description.

Multidisciplinary Clinics

Some clinics use a multidisciplinary approach, offering medical, psychological, and therapy services in one visit. Providers collaborate to create coordinated care plans and may offer take-home materials for local professionals. Check each clinic’s website or ask when scheduling to understand its specific services.

Note: Anyone planning to visit an ACRC clinic should check with the specific clinic and their insurance provider to see if they have coverage

California

Los Angeles
Cedars Sinai Hospital: eXemplarY Kids Clinic
X and Y variations seen: All
Ages seen: Birth to age 21
Medical Director: Co-Directors: Yana J. Tavyev MD and B. Michelle Schweiger, DO, MPH
Appointments/Clinic Coordinator: Katie Grand, MS, LCGC, Β 310-423-9935
Hospital website

Sacramento
XY Chromosomal Variation Clinic
X and Y variations seen: All X and Y Chromosomal Variations
Ages seen: Adults and children
Adult and Pediatric Clinic Medical Director: Daniah Beleford, MD, PhD, FACMG
Active Clinical X/Y Variation Researcher: Daniah Beleford, MD, PhD, FACMG
Clinic Coordinator/Questions: Samantha Runa, MS, CGC, Clinical Genetics, sruna@ucdavis.edu, 916-703-3032
Referral and Appointments: : 916-703-0300 (Option #4) | Fax: 916-703-0350
Clinic Website

Stanford
Stanford University School of Medicine
X and Y variations seen: All
Ages seen: Children and Young Adults
Medical Co-directors: David Hong, MD and Allan Reiss, MD
Appointments/Clinic Coordinator: Lucia Gutierrez, lgutierrez@stanford.edu, 650-498-4538
Hospital website

Colorado

Denver
Children’s Hospital Colorado: eXtraordinarY Kids Clinic
X and Y variations seen: All
Ages seen: Prenatal to young adulthood
Medical Director: Nicole Tartaglia, MD
Clinic Coordinator: Susan Howell, MS, MBA, CGC
Appointments: 720-777-8361 or extraordinarykidsclinic@childrenscolorado.org
Clinic website

Delaware

Wilmington
Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children: eXtraordinarY Kids Clinic
X and Y variations seen: All
Ages seen: Prenatal to young adulthood
Medical Director: Judith Ross, MD
Co-Director: Chijoke Ikomi,Β MD, chijioke.ikomi@nemours.org
Appointments/Clinic Coordinator: extraordinarykidsclinic@nemours.org, 302-298-8392
Clinic website | Clinic brochure

Denmark

Aarhus University Hospital
Address: Department of Endocrinology Aarhus University Hospital
X and Y variations seen: All
Ages seen: Children and Adults
Medical Director: Else Vestbo
Contact: Dr. Anne Kirstine Stochholm Krag, annkra@rm.dk
Additional clinicians and researchers:

  • Dr. Marie Juul Ornstrup
  • Dr. Claus Gravholt

Phone: 0045 78455470
Clinic website

Georgia

Atlanta
Emory University: The eXtraordinarY Clinic at Emory University
X and Y variations seen: All
Ages seen: Birth to young adulthood
Medical Director: Amy L. Talboy, MD
Appointments: 404-778-1363
Website

Illinois

Chicago
Rush University Medical Center
X and Y variations seen: All
Ages seen: Birth to young adulthood
Medical Director: Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD, PhD
Clinic Coordinator: Angel Wang and Milica Milic
Appointments: 312-942-3034 or 312-563-4937

Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
X and Y variations seen: All
Ages seen: Prenatal to young adulthood
Medical Director: Courtney Finlayson, MD
Appointments: Danielle Lee, MSW, Program coordinator, 312-227-6203
Website

Maryland

Baltimore
Johns Hopkins: 47,XXY Klinefelter Syndrome Center
X and Y variations seen: Klinefelter syndrome; male infertility.
Ages seen: Children and adults
Medical Director: Adrian Dobs, MD
Appointments: Hopkins USA Concierge Service, 855-695-4872 (Monday-Friday, 8am – 6pm ET)
Clinic website

Massachusetts

Boston
MassGeneral Hospital Klinefelter Syndrome Clinic
X and Y variations seen: Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY), 47,XYY, 48,XXYY, 48,XXXY, and other male X and Y chromosome variations
Ages seen: Prenatal through adulthood
Medical Director: Frances High, MD, PhD and Frances Hayes, MBBCh, BAO
Appointments/Clinic Coordinator: 617-726-5521
For MGH Trisomy X care, call Medical Genetics at 617-726-1561
Clinic website

Read more about this clinic in this AXYS Clinic Spotlight Article

The Netherlands

Leiden
TRIXY Centre of Expertise, Leiden University
X and Y variations seen: XXY, Trisomy X, XYY
Ages seen: 0-18 years, adults
Medical Director: Prof.dr. Hanna Swaab
Appointments: TRIXY, part of Leids Universitair Behandel en Expertise Centrum (LUBEC) ambulatorium@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31-71 527 40 63
Clinic Website

New York

New York City
Weill Cornell Medicine Klinefelter Syndrome Clinic, Weill Cornell Medical College
X and Y variations seen: All
Ages seen: Birth to young adulthood
Director: Lilian Cohen, MD MPH
Clinic Coordinator: Lilian Cohen, MD MPH
Clinic website | 646-962-2205

Ohio

Cleveland
eXtraordinarY Kids Care at Cleveland Clinic
X and Y Variations seen: XXY and other X & Y variations
Ages seen: Prenatal to young adulthood
Medical Director: Andrea Mucci, MD
Appointments: 216-444-7987
Clinic website

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: Klinefelter and All XY Variations Program
X and Y variations seen: All
Ages seen: Prenatal to young adulthood
Medical Director: Maria Vogiatzi, MD
Clinic Coordinator: Meagan Snow-Bailey, 215-590-3174
Clinic website
Read more about this clinic in this AXYS Clinic Spotlight Article

Philadelphia
Penn Adult Klinefelter Syndrome Program
X and Y variations seen: Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY)
Ages seen: Above 18 years
Medical Director: Amna N. Khan, MD
Clinic Coordinator: Megan Lee, megan.lee@pennmedicine.upenn.edu, 215-614-0086

United Kingdom

London
The Adult & Young Person’s Klinefelter Syndrome Clinic, UK
X and Y variations seen: All variations
Ages seen: Children and adults
Medical Director: Mr. Tet Yap MD, MA, FRCS, FEBU
Appointments: theklinefeltersyndromeclinic.com/contact (NHS)
karen.briggs@gstt.nhs.uk & dorothy.mainoo@gstt.nhs.uk
Website: theklinefeltersyndromeclinic.com


Single Specialty Clinics

The following clinics primarily focus on a single issue associated with having an X or Y variation and may not necessarily provide the comprehensive evaluation and treatment recommendations provided by the multidisciplinary clinics. If you’re unsure about the types of services provided, be sure to ask at the time you schedule your appointment.

Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia
Flannigan Fertility – Reproductive Medicine
X and Y variations seen: Male Infertility and Sexual Medicine. Genetic disorders leading to male infertility such as Klinefelter Syndrome, mixed gonadal dysgenesis (45X, 46XY), CFTR mutations leading to male infertility. Dr. Flannigan performs sperm retrievals, and fertility management.
Ages seen: Post-pubescent adult population
Medical Director: Ryan Flannigan, MD, FRCSC
Appointments: Sunny Zheng, 604-875-5683
More information by email: clinic@ubcurology.com
Clinic website

North Carolina

Winston-Salem
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Department of Urology and Center for Reproductive Medicine
X and Y variations seen: 47,XXY, 48, XXYY and other male gonadal dysgenesis (Puberty and fertility preservation management for X and Y variations)
Ages seen: Children, adolescents and adults
Medical Director: Hooman Sadri-Ardekani, MD, PhD
Other faculty: Stanley J Kogan, MD and Stuart S. Howards, MD
Appointments: 336-716-4131
More information by E-mail:Β hsadri@wakehealth.edu
Clinic website

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Board and Staff

AXYS Board of Directors and staff members are dedicated to the mission of AXYS and to our X and Y variation community. While election to the board is an honor, members also have important legal and fiduciary responsibilities that require a commitment of time, skill and resources. The ideal board member is strongly committed to AXYS’s mission and vision, and has the interest, skills, and resources that will fuel the organization’s growth.

Officers

Ginnie Cover, AXYS Board ChairChair since 2024, Director since 2024

Contact Ginnie

Your name: Ginnie Cover

Your connection to AXYS: XXY, but have written about all variations

General location: Mid- Atlantic ( Washington DC metro area)

How long have you been with AXYS? Since 1995 (originally KS&A)

Brief professional bio: Ginnie worked throughout her career with children and adults with complex medical conditions and developmental disabilities. She holds an MSW from the University of Michigan. After her now adult son was prenatally diagnosed with 47,XXY, in the 1980’s, pre-internet, Ginnie became an advocate for those with X and Y chromosome variations, providing educational programs for families and for professionals who work with this population. In 2012, she published Living with Klinefelter Syndrome, Trisomy X, and 47,XYY, a widely read guidebook to X and Y chromosome variations. During the pandemic, she turned to fiction, completing a novel, Supplemental Needs, about a family coping with a prenatal diagnosis. Ginnie wrote this novel because disability in children is rarely portrayed in fiction, and certainly not where there is a prenatal diagnosis involved. She is a past Board member, and returned to the AXYS Board as Chair in 2024. Ginnie and her husband, who are the parents of two adult sons, live in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Gail Decker, Vice Chair, Interim Acting ChairVice Chair since 2023, Director since 2017

Contact Gail

Your name: Gail Decker

Your connection to AXYS: I have a son with XXYY Syndrome

General location: New York

How long have you been with AXYS? I have been a board member since 2017 and part of the XXYY Project since 1998, which joined AXYS in 2015

Brief professional bio: I am retired from banking and management. I am a parent and advocate for individuals with ID/DD here in my local community.

Janine Walker, AXYS Treasurer and Board MemberTreasurer since 2025, Director since 2025

Contact Janine

Your name: Janine Walker

Your connection to AXYS: 47,XXY

General location: Atlanta, GA

How long have you been with AXYS? I’m new to AXYS.

Brief professional bio: As Treasurer and Board Member of AXYS, I bring my background in finance, nonprofit service, and wellness to support the mission of raising awareness and providing critical resources for individuals and families affected by X and Y chromosome variations. I’m also a passionate advocate for mental health and disability inclusion, and I believe deeply in the power of education, support, and community to create lasting change. I’m honored to serve in this role and help ensure the organization’s impact is both meaningful and sustainable.

Jessica Grove, Board DirectorSecretary since 2025, Director since 2024

Contact Jessica

Your name: Jessica Grove

Your connection to AXYS: 47,XXY – my son

General location: Maryland

How long have you been with AXYS? I’ve been on the board since April 2024, but a part of the community for a few years as an observer and receiver of information and resources.

Brief professional bio: Jessica Grove is the Chief Operating Officer for the national mental health organization, Give an Hour. As COO she oversees the day to day operations of the organization including finances, human resources, technology integration, data collection, impact reporting, program management, and more. Jess came to Give an Hour from the professional theater world where she spent many years as a professional Stage Manager and Production Manager at theatres in both North Carolina and Maryland. She considers herself a compassionate and dedicated self-starter. Jess is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She and her husband have three children and are strong advocates for families in need of support for neurodiversity as well as for families built through adoption.

Directors

Dalene Basden, AXYS Board MemberDirector since 2020

Contact Dalene

Your name: Dalene Basden

Your connection to AXYS: Mother of 47,XXY guy

General location: Boston, MA (North Shore)

How long have you been with AXYS? Member of AXYS community for 25 years, current board member for about two years

Brief professional bio: Dalene Basden, CPSP is a Family Support Specialist serving Lynn since 1998. In 2012, she became the first Nationally Certified Parent Support Provider in the state of Massachusetts. As an African American parent of two sons, one identified with 47XXY, the other with mental health challenges, she experiences firsthand racial disparities in health care. Dalene’s response to this inequality earned her the Rebeka Lee Award from the Harvard School of Public Health. In 2007, Dalene earned her certification as a SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) leader with the Wellesley Centers for Woman. She continues to use her personal experience and expertise as a platform to inform and enlighten others about social injustices. Dalene engages her community, particularly those affected by bias and racism, in conversations of race, culture and intolerance as part of her quest to educate and bring awareness to these issues.

Director since 2025

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Kirsten Dougherty, AXYS Board MemberDirector since 2025

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Your name: Kirsten Dougherty

Your connection to AXYS: XXYY

General location: Iowa

How long have you been with AXYS? 19 years with the XXYY Community and 10 years with the AXYS Community

Brief professional bio: Kirsten is a licensed pharmacist in the states of Iowa, Missouri, and Maryland. She is the Director of Pharmacy at Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Working in many areas of pharmacy throughout her career, Kirsten found her passion in rural healthcare. She has held several leadership positions in pharmacy throughout the past 25 years. Kirsten and her husband, Sean, have 3 boys – Patrick (age 19 – XXYY), Scott (age 17), and Daniel (age 16). When their first child was born and diagnosed with XXYY at 2 weeks of age, Kirsten and Sean reached out to The XXYY Project for support. They have been an active member of the XXYY Community ever since. Kirsten’s “Why” behind becoming a board member is to give back to the communities that she has been a part of for the last 19 years. She truly believes that we are each other’s lifelines when it comes to raising children with X and Y chromosome variations.

Erynn Gordon, AXYS Board MemberDirector since 2024

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Your name: Erynn Gordon

Your connection to AXYS: XYY

General location: New Jersey

How long have you been with AXYS? I’ve been a member of the AXYS community since 2021 and joined the board in 2024.

Brief professional bio: Erynn began working with the board in 2024. Her son was diagnosed with 47, XYY when he was 10 years old. Erynn is a genetic counselor by training and has been working in the genetics industry for the past 24 years. Erynn is passionate about patient advocacy and recognizes the challenges that parents face in first finding a diagnosis and then accessing information and is motivated to help AXYS support families. Erynn lives with her husband and two sons in New Jersey.

Director since 2025

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Your name: Tina Hanif

Your connection to AXYS: Mom to a child affected by a chromosomal variant

General location: Southeast US

How long have you been with AXYS? 20+ years

Brief professional bio: Tina brings a strong professional background in the financial field, where she has spent many years helping individuals and organizations manage resources with clarity and purpose. Her strategic mindset and practical experience contribute to her thoughtful leadership and dedication to sustainable growth within AXYS. As a mother of a child with a chromosomal variation, Tina has been on this journey for over 20 years. Her personal experience has shaped a deep passion for advocacy and connection, driving her to ensure that no family feels isolated when facing an X or Y chromosomal anamoly. Seven years ago, Tina founded and continues to lead a support group in Florida for adults affected by X and Y variation, parents and caregivers, creating a safe, welcoming space for families to share their stories, ask questions, and support one another. Her leadership in this group has empowered countless families and built lasting bonds in the community. As a board member, Tina combines professional insight with personal dedication to help guide AXYS’s mission and growth. She is proud to support the organization’s work as a trusted, inclusive and empowering resource for all those affected by X and Y variations.

Director since 2025

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Andrea Millett, AXYS DirectorDirector since 2019

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Your name: Andrea Millett

Your connection to AXYS: Trisomy X

General location: Boston, Massachusetts

How long have you been with AXYS? I have been a volunteer for 11 years and a board member for 5 years.

Brief professional bio: Andrea is currently employed as a Registered Behavior Technician working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She is passionate about connecting Trisomy X families together both through online and in person support groups. Andrea is dedicated to advocate for individuals with Trisomy X and to bring awareness. Sharing stories from the lived experience is an invaluable resource. Andrea lives with her husband Brian and their two cats named Oreo and Jade. Andrea and Brian enjoy traveling and also enjoy cooking new recipes with each other.

Pete Orrall, AXYS Board MemberDirector since 2025

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Your name: Pete Orrall

Your connection to AXYS: XXY

General location: Boston, Massachusetts

How long have you been with AXYS? Board member since 2025

Brief professional bio: Pete is a career IT professional and former EMT. As a human being with Autism, ADHD, and PTSD, Pete is a passionate neurodiversity advocate who uses personal experience and expertise to educate others and build equitable and scalable systems. Pete holds a Bachelor degree in Psychology and an MBA from Rivier College and a certificate in Design Thinking from Boston College. Through advocacy, Pete aims to build a better future for his son. Pete’s special interests are trail running and synthesizers. Pete enjoys spending time with his family, his dog Lucy, and his cat Luigi.

Melody Pancheri, AXYS Board MemberDirector since 2025

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Your name: Melody Pancheri

Your connection to AXYS: Trisomy X

General location: Central Indiana

How long have you been with AXYS? Less than a year

Brief professional bio: Melody was diagnosed with Trisomy X at a year old and has known about the genetic condition her whole life. For the last 10+ years, she has been an advocate of personal health for those with rare, chronic conditions. Melody has an eclectic background with professional experience as an actor and director, event planner (galas, conferences, silent auctions), and Instructional Designer where she uses storytelling to create learning solutions for non-profits, higher education, and corporate companies. Melody has many years of experience with non-profit work including leading and participating on non-profit boards (both National and within her community).

John Sloss, AXYS Board MemberDirector since 2020

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Your name: John Sloss

Your connection to AXYS: I have a son with XXYY syndrome

General location: I live near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

How long have you been with AXYS? I have been an AXYS board of Directors member for 5 years and have been part of the XXYY Project volunteer team for 8 years.

Brief professional bio: I have been employed in the Radiopharmaceutical medical isotope industry as an Instrumentation technologist for 23 years with BWXT Medical and Nordion. We produce various radio-active cancer treatments which are used globally. I have also been active within my work place as a union/employer contract negotiator and Chief steward.

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Executive Director Emerita

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