Caroline Aragon, MS, CGC

Imago Dei Genetics

Caroline Aragon, MS, CGC

Certified Genetic Counselor

Empowering individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and organizations to navigate genetic testing through the lens of human dignity

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Did you know?

Humans share >99% of our DNA with each other, and yet each human person is intricately and uniquely designed. As genetic and genomic technologies begin to find their way into more areas of healthcare than ever before, the questions about how these technologies can be used responsibly grow more urgent.

How do we honor the dignity of life while utilizing the benefits of these technologies?

How do we discern the good they can offer while remaining dedicated to fundamental truths?

Drawing on a Judeo-Christian background, my mission is to illuminate these questions with clarity and compassion. As a dedicated patient advocate, I am committed to the truth that every human person possesses inherent dignity and inviolable worth.

Through speaking, writing, and consultation, I provide ethically grounded, life-affirming education on genetic screening and testing, with a special focus on prenatal diagnosis. I offer practical guidance to equip families, advocates, clergy, and healthcare providers to navigate complex medical decisions with compassion and confidence.

My mission is to articulate how genetic testing can be used within the foundations of bioethics to prioritize human dignity and restore human integrity.

Are you…

  • An educator looking to provide accurate, research-based information about genetic technologies and their implementation to your audience?
  • A healthcare professional wondering how genetic testing may be ethically utilized for your patients?
  • A parent trying to decide whether to undergo genetic screening in your pregnancy?
  • A family advocate or clergy member searching for ways to reconcile genetic screening and diagnosis with the ethical or religious beliefs of the people you serve?

Let's explore the intersection of faith, ethics, and genetics together.

Speaking Topics

  • Genetics, genomics, and human dignity
  • Genetic testing and Catholic bioethics
  • Carrier screening and prenatal genetic screening
  • Prenatal genetic diagnosis and trauma-informed care
  • Ethical considerations in genetic engineering and gene therapies
  • Catholic faith and values in genetic counseling and testing
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Hi, I'm Caroline

Caroline is a board-certified and licensed genetic counselor dedicated to providing faith-informed and family-centered genetics education.

Through diverse experiences in clinical patient care, family advocacy, project management, laboratory genomic science, and model organism research, Caroline has developed a holistic and comprehensive approach to life-affirming guidance in genetics.

She has presented webinars and educational lectures for pregnancy resource centers, student groups, and bioethical conferences around the country.

Education and Professional Affiliations

Caroline earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Hillsdale College before completing her Masters in Genetic Counseling at the University of Minnesota. She is board-certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.

Caroline is a member of the Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association (MNGCA) and the American Association of Pro-Life OBGYNs (AAPLOG). She serves on the Medical Advisory board at Be Not Afraid, an organization that connects parents to trauma-informed case management services following a prenatal genetic diagnosis. She is currently enrolled in Be Not Afraid’s Parent Care Coordinator training program.

In the Spotlight

Where Catholic Bioethics meets Genetic Technologies

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Healthcare Ethics Conference 2026

Caroline is a speaker at the Converging Roads ethics conference in Austin, TX, discussing Genetic Screening, Genetic Engineering, and Human Dignity.

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How these Catholic ministries help parents choose life for babies with disabilities

Catholic ministries support parents facing a prenatal diagnosis of a disability by offering trauma-informed care, life-affirming resources, and spiritual accompaniment.

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Converging Roads: The Future of Hippocratic Medicine 2025 Conference

Caroline is a speaker at the Converging Roads conference in Charlotte, NC, exploring the future of Hippocratic medicine and ethical healthcare practices.

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University of Mary Medical Professionals Conference

Caroline is a speaker at the University of Mary Medical Professionals Conference, discussing ethical approaches to genetic counseling.

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The ABCs of NIPT: Understanding Genetic Counseling in Prenatal Care

A comprehensive webinar on non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and the role of genetic counseling in prenatal care.

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Podcast

Caring for Both: A Curbsite Consult Series Episode 24: Life-Affirming Genetic Counseling

Caroline discusses life-affirming genetic counseling approaches in this Curbsite Consult Series episode.

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Ready to bring ethically grounded, life-affirming guidance to your work? Let’s connect.

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