Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.)

In addition to the activities that NSGC offers and facilitates related to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (J.E.D.I.), we have compiled a list of additional J.E.D.I. programming and networks within the genetic counseling community. Please note: this is not an exhaustive list. For local programming and scholarship opportunities, reach out to your state or regional genetic counseling group.

For Prospective Genetic Counselors

• Genetic Counseling Experience Initiative (GCEI)
• Genetic Counseling Prospective Student Network (GCPSN)
• For more resources supporting prospective genetic counselors, visit the Becoming a Genetic Counselor page on NSGC.org. 

For Current Genetic Counseling Students

• Black Genetic Counseling Students Support Group Contact: BlackGCSA@gmail.com for more information.
• La Casita  An affinity group within the NSGC Spanish Development SIG. Consider joining the Spanish Development SIG or contact the SIG leaders to learn more.
• The Lauren Ryan Memorial Summer Scholar Program at Color Health

Networks

• Latin American Professional Society for Genetic Counseling Contact: info@splagen.org for more information.

Scholarships

• American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Needs Based Certification Scholarship Contact: info@abgc.net for more information.
• “The Pooja Way” Scholarship Fund Contact: thepoojaway@gmail.com for more information.