Melanie Hardy (MS ’11 UNCG)

Posted on February 03, 2019

Melanie Hardy

Genetic Counseling Program
Ms. Hardy received her Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from UNCG in 2011. She serves as the Assistant Director of Genetic Counseling Services and practices as a telehealth genetic counselor at the Emory University School of Medicine’s JScreen Program.

She is licensed to practice in 21 states and provides genetic counseling by phone or video for patients and providers on screening results and testing options, as well as impacts on family members.

She also supervises and trains genetic counselors, develops and maintains operating procedures for genetic counseling services, aids in marketing, education, and fundraising efforts, and collaborates in planning and executing research at JScreen.

Ms. Hardy serves as an adjunct faculty member at Emory University and she actively seeks opportunities to help others feel a sense of support and encouragement in the field of genetic counseling.

She volunteers with several community organizations and has been an active member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, from which she has received multiple awards.