Kami Wolfe Schneider, MS, CGC
Sr. Instructor, Pediatrics-Clinical Genetics and Metabolism

Clinic (720) 777-9808 (Appointments)
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Pediatrics-Clinical Genetics and Metabolism

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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Children’s Colorado Outpatient Care at Briargate
4125 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-9000
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Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus
1811 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-478-1234
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Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
  • American Board of Genetic Counseling, Board Certification (2007)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Blood / Lymphatic System
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancers
  • Pediatric Cancer
  • Genetic Conditions and Testing
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include cancer and blood disorder genetic counseling, or talking with families about how a personal or family history of cancer or blood disorders can impact their, or their children's health. I help with the entire process of genetic testing: before, during, and after. My goal is to help families identify strategies for early detection or prevention of future health problems. For more information, please see the Cancer Predisposition Clinic Webpage: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/cancer-and-blood-disorders/programs/cancer-predisposition-clinic/

Care Philosophy
My hope is to participate in reducing health disparities and improving the health of children and their families. I strive to provide personalized genetic counseling care with compassionate listening, assessment and support, while facilitating culturally sensitive informed decision-making.

Personal Interests
In my personal time, I am usually busy taking care of my 3 amazing children. I have played, coached, and officiated soccer, and I enjoy running and socializing. I am a University of Michigan alumnus too, Go Blue!

Volunteer Activities
I am dedicated to helping students learn about the opportunities for a career in genetic counseling. I am always happy to talk to or meet with prospective students, and I have spent much of my career working on diversity and inclusion efforts.

Public Speaking
Yes
I have spoken on a variety of cancer and bone marrow failure genetic counseling topics including issues related to the ethics of genetic testing in minors, psychosocial considerations, clinical topics and rare syndromes, how I started and built a new pediatric clinical service, somatic vs germline genetic testing, research and manuscript review, etc.

Education & Training

Graduate Schools:
  • MS, University of Cincinnati (2005)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Michigan (MI) (2003)

Recognition & Awards

  • Senior Expert in Clinical Practice Development, Department of Pediatrics Instructor Recognition Program (2023)
    Ms. Schneider is being recognized for going above and beyond in her role for the inaugural pilot year of the instructor recognition program. She is recognized for her work improving billing and scheduling for genetic counselors, her creation of multiple patient education pamphlets, and her leadership in developing multiple screening and referral tools. Most significantly, for her co-authorship of international clinical practice guidelines.
  • Dalice Miller Hertzberg Award, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine (2021)
    Recognition for contributions to community outreach and community support in volunteer capacities outside of the workplace.
  • The Outstanding Volunteer Award, National Society of Genetic Counselors (2014)
    The Outstanding Volunteer Award is presented to Kami Wolfe Schneider, MS, CGC in recognition of outstanding achievement and leadership on behalf of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. Each year, only 6 leadership awards are presented to genetic counselors by the National Society of Genetic Counselors.

Professional Memberships

  • National Society of Genetic Counselors, Full Member

Research & Grants

http://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-symptoms/conditions/hereditary-cancer
Research interests for Patients:
I am doing research that will help us understand why cancer happens more commonly in some families than in others, which cancer types are associated with a hereditary risk for cancer, how emotional, social, and ethical factors influence individuals and their family members in regards to genetic testing for cancer risk during childhood, and what screening and prevention strategies are the most effective for detecting early, or preventing, future cancers, tumors, or blood disorders that individuals and/or their family members may develop.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include genetic counseling for pediatric hematology or oncology indications, especially for children with, or at risk for, hereditary cancer syndromes including polyposis syndromes and bone marrow failure syndromes. I provide counseling pre- and post-genetic testing as well. For more information, please see the Cancer Predisposition Clinic Webpage: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/cancer-and-blood-disorders/programs/cancer-predisposition-clinic/

Research Interest for Referring Providers
I am interested in any research pertaining to genetic counseling in the pediatric hematology and oncology setting. I am particularly interested in hereditary cancer syndromes with childhood onset, including polyposis syndromes and bone marrow failure syndromes.
Clinic Phone: (720) 777-9808 (Appointments)
Office Phone: (720) 777-2627