What is GCRJ?

Mission

The GC Trainee Platform for Racial Justice (GCRJ) fosters a community of genetic counseling trainees of all races, backgrounds, and identities that is grounded in becoming actively anti-racist. GCRJ was founded in response to the desire of genetic counseling trainees for a dedicated and open space to learn about our roles as individuals and future genetic counselors in the Black Lives Matter movement. GCRJ facilitates self-reflection, self-education, and community learning about anti-racism among all members. As current trainees become rapidly integrated into the genetic counseling workforce, GCRJ aims to empower members to cultivate an enduring culture of genetic counselors who work towards dismantling systemic racism.

Vision statement

GCRJ envisions a community of genetic counseling trainees that centers lifelong learning and advocacy for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce and approach to genetic counseling.

Membership criteria

Currently, GC training program classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 are invited to the membership. Class of 2020 is welcome to participate for 1 year after graduation.

Developed July 2020 by the Mission Statement Development Committee: Brooke Richardson, Nivi Ahlawat, Gianna Petrelli, and Maia Borensztein. Please submit any feedback about the mission statement here.