Kimberly Zayhowski
Assistant Professor, Genetic Counselor,
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Kimberly Zayhowski, MS, CGC (she/her), is a genetic counselor, researcher, and assistant professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She earned her Master's in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling from Stanford University School of Medicine and was one of the inaugural research fellows in the GC-FIRST program at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on the intersection of gender-affirming care and cancer genetics, with an emphasis on community-engaged research to improve clinical practices. Kim was awarded the Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship for her work in this area. She dedicates much of her time to advocating for justice in healthcare for the LGBTQIA+ community through talks, blogs, and research. Additionally, she founded and leads a virtual process group for LGBTQIA+ genetic counselors. She also serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Genetic Counseling as a Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Integration. In recognition of her contributions to the field, she received the AGCPD Outstanding Clinical Supervisor Award in 2021 and the NSGC Leader in Cultural Advocacy Award in 2022.