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Elsa Balton from Bellingham, Washington, graduated from Western Washington University in 2017 with a Bachelor's degree in Cell & Molecular Biology and in Spanish, and a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from the Keck Graduate Institute in 2021. After graduation, Elsa worked in a medical genetics clinic in Seattle, WA, for two years before transitioning to a Research Genetic Counselor position at the University of Washington. Elsa’s professional interests include rare disease, application of diagnostic technologies, and increasing the utility of genetics services to underserved populations. As a Genetic Counselor for the Undiagnosed Diseases Network, she especially loves connecting with families and providing support on the diagnostic journey.