Kristin A. Theobald, MS, CGC

I’m a licensed Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) at Cincinnati Children's Division of Human Genetics. My roles as lead genetic counselor are focused on inpatient consults, the Hereditary Cancer Program, and the CincyKidsSeq research initiative. My career experience includes a role as senior genetic counselor at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, providing both prenatal genetic counseling and developing the Hereditary Cancer Counseling program. My care approach considers patients first in the family unit and community context, which may help them thrive. I’m passionate about being precise, getting answers and utilizing genetic information to enhance patient care and optimize patient outcomes.

My interest in this work began when I was just five years old. I experienced working with children and families impacted by genetic conditions when I joined my mom's classroom while she worked for the Hamilton County Board of Developmental Disabilities in the early 1980s. I have been blessed to work with hundreds to thousands of amazing families throughout my career. I have decades of professional experience and interest in program development and leadership in hospital-based projects designed to enhance the intersection between public health and genetics.

It has been my honor to have held various work roles and be the recipient of awards and grants, including:

• Lead Genetic Counselor, Cincinnati Children’s (2024)
• Genetic Counselor III, Cincinnati Children’s (2022-2024)
• Senior Genetic Counselor, Inherited Cancer and Neurogenetics, GeneDx (2014-2022)
• Coordinator of Grant Administration and Genetic Services, St. Elizabeth Healthcare (2007-2014)
• Lead Counselor, Clinical Genetics Services, St. Elizabeth Healthcare (2002-2014)
• Project Manager, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Initiative, St. Elizabeth Healthcare (2007-2011)
• Primary Investigator, ASIST 2010, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Ohio Women’s Health (OWH) funding Northern Kentucky Women’s Cardiovascular Assessment, Risk Reduction and Education Collaborative (2007-2010)
• Project Lead, Susan G. Komen Foundation Grant (2008-2012)
• Grant Recipient, AVON Foundation Breast Care Fund for the Appalachian Help, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Program (2010-2014)
• Voluntary Faculty Supervision, University of Cincinnati Graduate Program (2002, 2022-2024)
• Adjunct Professor, University of Cincinnati, Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling (2002)
• Program Counselor, Dungarvin, Inc, South Bend, IN (1998-1999)
• Genetic Counselor, Fetal Care Center CCHMC Collaborative Partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare and TriHealth (2003-2007)
• Lab Assistant, Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Children’s Hospital Research Foundation (CHRF), Cincinnati, OH (1998-2000)
• Member, National Society of Genetic Counselors (2002-2024)
• Kentucky Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Task Force (2009-2013)
• Medical Board Member, Check Your Genes (2011-2016)
• State Prevention and Education Subcommittee Task Force Co-Chair (2006-2014)
• St. Elizabeth Healthcare Ethics Committee (2010-2012)
• Leadership Northern Kentucky, Class of 2010 Kentucky Colonel Award (2011)

When I’m not working, I love spending time outdoors with my large family. We are dedicated season ticket holders for FC Cincinnati!