Meet our Medical Staff
Our Expert Maternal-Fetal Medicine Team
At CU Anschutz Maternal-Fetal Medicine, our dedicated medical staff brings exceptional expertise and compassionate care to every patient. From board-certified genetic counselors to certified diabetes educators and nutrition specialists, our team works together to provide comprehensive support for our patients and their families. Whether you need guidance on genetic testing, risk assessment, or nutrition management during pregnancy, our specialists are here to help you make informed decisions and feel confident throughout your journey.
Hannah Elfman, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Hannah Elfman is a board-certified genetic counselor in the Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetics Department at UCHealth. Her role is to provide risk assessments for patients to have a pregnancy with a genetic condition based on personal and family history, discuss options for preconception and prenatal genetic testing, interpret results of genetic tests, and support women and couples in making informed decisions about their pregnancy. She also works along team members at the university to offer bereavement support for patients and their families.
Hannah received a master’s degree in genetic counseling from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in Manhattan.
Jenifer R. Kruse, MS, RDN, CDCES, ACSM-CPT
Certified Diabetes Educator & Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Jenifer R. Kruse is an accomplished Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Personal Trainer and lecturer committed to helping people lead healthier lives and reach their maximum potential. She holds a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics and Institutional Administration, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Jenifer has extensive experience as a diabetes educator, clinical and outpatient dietitian, adjunct faculty member, public speaker, and entrepreneur. She has been providing care for Gestational diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes in a variety of settings, including endocrinology and perinatology, for over 20 years.
As a Certified Diabetes Educator, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I'm constantly seeking to discover optimal therapeutic approaches to not only alleviate symptoms, but to also prevent the onset of chronic conditions. My approach to patient care is to treat the person, not the disease. As a Diabetes Specialist, I am committed to helping my patients thrive, grow and achieve optimal health, especially as it pertains to utilization of nutrition and lifestyle.
Jay Moore, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Jay Moore is a board-certified genetic counselor and instructor primarily working at the CU Anschutz John C. Hobbins Perinatal Center in downtown Denver. Receiving unexpected news about a pregnancy or navigating the causes of fertility struggles is challenging. Jay’s role in patient care is helping patients and couples understand genetic risks impacting their pregnancy and/or fertility, the available preconception and prenatal genetic testing options, interpreting test results, and providing support for individuals facing difficult decisions about their pregnancy.
She holds a dual bachelor’s degree in microbiology and philosophy from Oklahoma State University. Her love of science, bioethics, and advocacy led her to genetic counseling, and she subsequently earned her master’s degree in genetic counseling from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.