Jenna Lea

Jenna Lea is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the UNC School of Medicine, specializing in genetic counseling for both pediatric and adult neurogenetic conditions. She works at the Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she focuses on personalized genetics education and patient-centered decision-making.

• Education: Bachelor of Science from University of Georgia
• Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center/UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Her practice emphasizes creating a supportive environment for patients navigating complex genetic diagnoses, integrating medical, psychological, and familial considerations. She actively collaborates with teams to prevent isolation in genetic healthcare contexts.