Our Team
Center for Genomic Interpretation (CGI) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to save and improve lives through encouraging careful stewardship of clinical genetics, genomics and precision medicine. The CGI team consists of clinical genetics and genomics scientific leaders, healthcare policy veterans, experienced business professionals, and others dedicated to helping stakeholders achieve the vision and promise of precision medicine.
Leadership Team
Julie Eggington, MS PhD
Board Member
Co-founder and CEO
Heber Sheffield
Board Member
J. Phil Harrop, PhD FACHE MS MBA MHA
Board Member
Elaine Lyon, PhD FACMG
VP of Clinical Affairs
Erin Heckaman, MS CGC
Director of Genetic Counseling Services
Heather King, MBA
Director of Customer Success
Advisory Board
Stephanie Bywater, CHC CHP CIA
Erick Lin, MD PhD MBA
Erica Ramos, MS, LCGC
Andrea Barnes
ELEVATEGENETICS Standards Committee
Elaine Lyon, PhD FACMG
John Pfeifer, MD PhD
Garry Carneal, JD MA
Tom Wilson, PhD MPH DrPH
Julie Eggington, PhD MS
CEO and Co-founder