Ashley Morgan, ’26
B.S. Genetics with minor in Psychology, Clemson University (2023)
Email: aalarkins@uncg.edu
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hello! My name is Ashley Morgan, and I am from Charlotte, NC. I first learned about genetic counseling during a summer camp at Clemson while in high school. I appreciated all the opportunities to educate and advocate for individuals and families, and knew genetic counseling was the ideal career for me.
I attended Clemson University for my undergraduate degree. While there, I was involved in various organizations and research. Most notably, I was the founder of a course for undergraduate students where we created a podcast on student mental health called “In the Spotlight.” I also did research in a genetics lab, where I studied the presence of environmental DNA in local water and soil systems. In the summers, I worked at an overnight camp at Clemson for students interested in learning more about the sciences. I absolutely loved my experiences there and am passionate about student mental health and belonging.
After graduating, I spent time as a GCA at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. I worked in oncology and had the opportunity to shadow several clinic locations, take patient pedigrees, and disclose negative results calls. I learned so much while there and received amazing mentorship.
In my free time, I enjoy exercising, reading, being outside, and exploring Greensboro with my husband. I always welcome student contact so feel free to email me if you have any questions related to the program, my experiences, applications, etc!