Hi, I’m Brooke. Over the past decade at Stanford, I have dedicated my career to the School of Medicine, spending two years in the Dean’s Office and the last eight years in the Department of Medicine. Currently, I support both the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Chair’s Office.
My journey began in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, where I became involved with the Stanford Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease (SCICD). Founded in 2009, SCICD is the first center in the world to unite specialized heart genetics experts under one roof, providing comprehensive care for patients. Our team includes physicians, genetic counselors, nurses, and patient coordinators, all working collaboratively to support individuals and families affected by inherited heart disease.
As I learned more about this community, their stories and resilience became central to my work and purpose. My role is to ensure that our physicians can focus on what they do best — connecting with patients — while I support our lab teams, both wet and dry, in their vital research on genetic mutations linked to cardiovascular disease.
To further our mission at SCICD, we host an annual fundraising event, the My Heart Counts 5K and Kids Fun Run. I have taken on various roles for this event, including photographer, logistics coordinator, community engagement lead, and kids’ tent lead. Each of these experiences has deepened my connection to this incredible community and reinforced my pride in knowing that the proceeds support patient care, research, patient support groups, and outreach initiatives.
