Jenna Petersen

Jenna Petersen, MS, CGC, is a genetic counselor by training and is currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. Her professional experience includes consulting on the development of precision medicine and population genomics programs and providing clinical guidance for large-scale consumer genetic testing products. She specializes in developing education and engagement strategies for patients and healthcare providers to promote the responsible adoption of genomics initiatives. At the Kavli Center, Petersen will examine how business incentives and regulatory factors shape the commercialization of emerging genomic technologies. She is particularly interested in how these incentives align with or challenge patient interests, especially as they relate to health equity and access. She will explore practices that promote genomic applications that are both commercially viable and contribute to equitable care.