Amy Donahue
@ultimatecgc.bsky.social
Free Palestine. Black Lives Matter.
Genetic counselor. Former #medlibs; forever #ultimate. East Coaster with no plans to leave Milwaukee. Queer parent. Pronouns: (they/she/he: all)
**Running for chair of the Milwaukee County Democratic Party!**
Genetic counselor. Former #medlibs; forever #ultimate. East Coaster with no plans to leave Milwaukee. Queer parent. Pronouns: (they/she/he: all)
**Running for chair of the Milwaukee County Democratic Party!**
Bumping this mutual aid ask for Milwaukee Public School students!
Please consider donating time/money ($5 goes a long way!!)/bags/food and/or share this info as we make sure our Escuela Fratney students with need go home next week with food that will nourish them for the week they won’t be getting school meals. www.gofundme.com/f/feed-milwa...
November 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Bumping this mutual aid ask for Milwaukee Public School students!
I have two asks today. ❤️🙏🏻
November 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I have two asks today. ❤️🙏🏻
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This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
💔🤬 It appears that the executive director of NSGC stopped this, being condescending and patronizing to the first time attendee students when they didn’t have others around. I’m furious. #nsgc25 #GeneChat
November 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I think this is great! I love choices!! It makes me so sad that we’ve gotten used to the lesser of two evils when we could have the “problem” of choosing who we think is the best in a strong field!
Next up: rank choice voting 😉
Next up: rank choice voting 😉
Am I the only person who thinks this is great? Like, “yes, we should have a variety of candidates in primaries. Let’s stop being afraid of what Fox News is going to say, they are going to say it anyway.”
November 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I think this is great! I love choices!! It makes me so sad that we’ve gotten used to the lesser of two evils when we could have the “problem” of choosing who we think is the best in a strong field!
Next up: rank choice voting 😉
Next up: rank choice voting 😉
Reposted by Amy Donahue
Happy Sunday!
Fran Hong’s campaign has updated her policy page!
No other candidate has a platform as thorough, specific, and bold as hers. Check it out!
francescahong.com/policy
Fran Hong’s campaign has updated her policy page!
No other candidate has a platform as thorough, specific, and bold as hers. Check it out!
francescahong.com/policy
Policy — Francesca Hong For Governor
francescahong.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Happy Sunday!
Fran Hong’s campaign has updated her policy page!
No other candidate has a platform as thorough, specific, and bold as hers. Check it out!
francescahong.com/policy
Fran Hong’s campaign has updated her policy page!
No other candidate has a platform as thorough, specific, and bold as hers. Check it out!
francescahong.com/policy
I was today years old when I discovered this silent auction! Find something to bid on here, and also give some $$ for Palestine ❤️ airauctioneer.com/gcs-got-tale... #nsgc25 #genechat
November 8, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I was today years old when I discovered this silent auction! Find something to bid on here, and also give some $$ for Palestine ❤️ airauctioneer.com/gcs-got-tale... #nsgc25 #genechat
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Donahue also has a virtual meet and greet tonight, if you want to ask them any questions!
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Amy for MKE Dems Chair - Meet & Greet. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Join me, Amy, to chat about the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County and my run for chair! Come as you are from wherever you are, on the first Tuesday of November (which is going to be an important da...
zoom.us
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Donahue also has a virtual meet and greet tonight, if you want to ask them any questions!
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
I appreciate the puppy love!! Except you need to become a member no later than Friday, November 7th!!!!
Do you want to see a reinvigorated, left-energized, antifascist Democratic Party in Milwaukee?
1st step: join the party before 5pm Sunday Nov 9.
2nd step: attend the county party meeting at 6:00 Monday November 17, and vote in the election!
Here’s how:
www.milwaukeebeagle.com/blog/change-...
1st step: join the party before 5pm Sunday Nov 9.
2nd step: attend the county party meeting at 6:00 Monday November 17, and vote in the election!
Here’s how:
www.milwaukeebeagle.com/blog/change-...
Change is coming to Milwaukee County Democratic Party — Milwaukee Beagle
Democratic Party of Milwaukee County is currently led by two very conservative, stagnant, old guard figures: Chris Sinicki and Dawn Martin. Under their “leadership” our county clocked the second lowes...
www.milwaukeebeagle.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I appreciate the puppy love!! Except you need to become a member no later than Friday, November 7th!!!!
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Today is only the beginning.
Our time has come, New York. Our time is now.
Our time has come, New York. Our time is now.
Today is only the beginning.
YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC
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November 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Today is only the beginning.
Our time has come, New York. Our time is now.
Our time has come, New York. Our time is now.
Making some videos to provide some background on my run for chair of the Milwaukee County Democratic Party. First two are who am I, and what am I running for! youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Amy 4 Chair - MKE Dems - YouTube
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October 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Making some videos to provide some background on my run for chair of the Milwaukee County Democratic Party. First two are who am I, and what am I running for! youtube.com/playlist?lis...
And while I'm sharing fundraisers, please consider helping the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition recoup some of their investment in this powerful community education campaign! www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/...
Help Fund Solidarity Billboards | LaunchGood | LaunchGood
Help fund Solidarity Billboards in SE Wisconsin.
www.launchgood.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
And while I'm sharing fundraisers, please consider helping the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition recoup some of their investment in this powerful community education campaign! www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/...
The government shutdown is creating real challenges for families in Milwaukee, especially those relying on SNAP benefits. Many students at La Escuela Fratney may not receive their usual food assistance on November 1, and this could leave them without meals. GoFundMe: gofund.me/b49fdc185
October 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The government shutdown is creating real challenges for families in Milwaukee, especially those relying on SNAP benefits. Many students at La Escuela Fratney may not receive their usual food assistance on November 1, and this could leave them without meals. GoFundMe: gofund.me/b49fdc185
At the Wisconsin Genetics Exchange and Milwaukee County Dems Monday, giving testimony against Wisconsin AB446 today! I have the ability and many privileges that allow me to participate in my communities in so many ways, and I’m grateful.
October 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
At the Wisconsin Genetics Exchange and Milwaukee County Dems Monday, giving testimony against Wisconsin AB446 today! I have the ability and many privileges that allow me to participate in my communities in so many ways, and I’m grateful.
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ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
October 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
Another resource from Kelcy: teamtelomere.org
Team Telomere | A Community for Telomere Biology Disorders
teamtelomere.org
October 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Another resource from Kelcy: teamtelomere.org
Learning about telomere biology disorders from Kelcy Smith-Simmer. Variety of presentations, specialized workup, etc. Recommended article: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37787873/ #WIGeneticExchange25
Genetic Counseling and Family Screening Recommendations in Patients with Telomere Biology Disorders - PubMed
The understanding of the genetic causes and clinical symptoms of TBDs continues to expand while genetic testing and telomere length testing are nuanced tools utilized in the diagnosis of this conditio...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
October 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Learning about telomere biology disorders from Kelcy Smith-Simmer. Variety of presentations, specialized workup, etc. Recommended article: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37787873/ #WIGeneticExchange25
Next: neonatal care from prenatal to postnatal. Thinking about how this amazing science & these amazing people have helped so many, how much we're going to lose as the result of cuts, & how much we could gain if our tax $ went to health+education instead of genocide. #WIGeneticExchange25
October 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Next: neonatal care from prenatal to postnatal. Thinking about how this amazing science & these amazing people have helped so many, how much we're going to lose as the result of cuts, & how much we could gain if our tax $ went to health+education instead of genocide. #WIGeneticExchange25
The Milwaukee experience: classic dyad geneticist/genetic counselor wasn't working. Move to team model with advanced practice providers: nurse practitioners. In 2011, recognized gap in APP genetics education and that was implemented by many programs. #WIGeneticsExchange25
October 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The Milwaukee experience: classic dyad geneticist/genetic counselor wasn't working. Move to team model with advanced practice providers: nurse practitioners. In 2011, recognized gap in APP genetics education and that was implemented by many programs. #WIGeneticsExchange25
Around 1,000,000 board certified physicians, only about 1500 MD geneticists. Government accountability office estimates 2 medical genetics for every 500,000 people. Practice distribution geographically also big issue. Vast majority in clinical practice, seeing abt 18 pts/week. #WIGeneticsExchange25
October 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Around 1,000,000 board certified physicians, only about 1500 MD geneticists. Government accountability office estimates 2 medical genetics for every 500,000 people. Practice distribution geographically also big issue. Vast majority in clinical practice, seeing abt 18 pts/week. #WIGeneticsExchange25
Some history: in 2015, at least 2/3 of the genetics workforce left clinical practice. Massive patient waitlists, extreme pressure to keep patients safe. 10 years later, still significant workforce issues. (Not just in genetics, 50% fewer people choosing pediatrics eg., too) #WIGeneticsExchange25
October 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Some history: in 2015, at least 2/3 of the genetics workforce left clinical practice. Massive patient waitlists, extreme pressure to keep patients safe. 10 years later, still significant workforce issues. (Not just in genetics, 50% fewer people choosing pediatrics eg., too) #WIGeneticsExchange25
Coffee acquired, said hi to some friends, now listening to Dr. Donald Basel (who played a major role in my becoming a genetic counselor) talk about "Expanding Genetic Services Beyond the Classic Dyad Clinical Model" #WIGeneticsExchange25
October 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Coffee acquired, said hi to some friends, now listening to Dr. Donald Basel (who played a major role in my becoming a genetic counselor) talk about "Expanding Genetic Services Beyond the Classic Dyad Clinical Model" #WIGeneticsExchange25