Aaron Baldwin MS, LCGC is a staff genetic counselor in the Department of Neurology at The University of Pennsylvania, providing patient services in both the epilepsy and leukodystrophy clinics. Additionally, his role includes working towards research-based opportunities and studies with a focus on reducing healthcare disparities. Before starting this role, Aaron worked at GeneDx, a genetic diagnostic laboratory, as both a lab lead and later a genetic counseling assistant with the neurology team. He completed his genetic counseling training at both Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and The University of California – San Diego in San Diego, California. His focus points include identification of genetic causes of different neurological disorders along as well as careful examination of the impact that racial and ethnic background can have on medical outcomes for underrepresented minority populations in the United States.