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
Global Director of Strategic 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