Summer 2026 Updates
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After another busy and invigorating spring session, we here at SCGC are taking some time to recuperate and plan out the rest of the year. We still have more events and activities lined up, but we need our dedicated membership to help. Please continue reading to find out ways you can get more involved!
Mark your calendars for these Upcoming Webinars:
Friday, 6/26, 12 pm: Hereditary Cancer Testing at the Point-of-Care: Improving Uptake and Outcomes by Brandie Heald Leach, MS, CGC
Please register Here
Wednesday, July 8, 12 pm: Genetic Discrimination Policy and the Impact on New Therapies by Greg Mohl, PhD
Membership ID Update Recap:
You all should have received an email last week providing an update about some membership account issues. Our board is hard at work fixing this bug. As part of this process you may receive an email in the coming weeks from SCGC with the subject line: “Your interim member request was approved | Pending SCGC Profile”. This is NOT spam or a phishing attempt. To complete the reset of your account with your UNIQUE Owner Id, please do the following:
Click the link to “Complete your SCGC Membership Profile”
Login using the same email you used to login previously. As part of this process, we have reset your password to this temporary password: Password123!
Complete filling out your account information and confirm your membership type. If you are unsure what membership you may qualify for please see our website for our Membership Categories.
Change your password to a new, more secure one
Once you have completed these steps your account will have been successfully reset!
We really appreciate your time and patience during this update!
Nominations for SCGC Board 2027
We are recruiting for the next generation of SCGC! We are looking for our next:
President
Treasurer
Secretary
Membership Chair(s)
Outreach Chair(s)
If you love SCGC and want to be a part of our community, please be on the look out for future nomination updates!
If you aren’t ready to serve in a leadership role but still want SCGC exposure, we are looking for Nominations Committee Volunteers. Any SCGC member can serve as part of this committee and assist us in vetting candidates for the above roles. If you are interested please email us at info@socalgc.org.
DEIJ Mentorship Program:
Dear SCGC Members,
The SCGC JEDI Committee is looking for genetic counselors who are interested in supporting the next generation of our profession through mentorship. Our mentorship program is designed to be flexible, on-demand, and meaningful. There is no set schedule and no year-long commitment. Whether you can offer a single conversation, review an application, provide interview guidance, or share your experiences navigating the field, your support can make a lasting impact.
Mentors can help with:
Application review
Interview preparation
Personal statement feedback
Research and project guidance
Career exploration and professional development
By volunteering your time and expertise, you can help create a more equitable and inclusive pathway into genetic counseling while supporting prospective and current GC students.
Interested in becoming a mentor?
Learn more and sign up here: https://linktr.ee/SCGCJEDI
Thank you for helping build a stronger and more inclusive genetic counseling community.
Warmly,
SCGC JEDI Committee
Justice • Equity • Diversity • Inclusion
Also keep an eye out for more Book Club Reads with the DEI Committee!
The last meeting was June 17th, but look forward to more meetings soon.
Past Events
A special shout out to our amazing conference committee for another spectacular annual conference this year! To the lovely views at the Omni, the delicious food, the interesting talks, and most of all the sense of connection we had, this was a conference to remember.
We also want to throw back to the social events we had earlier this year. Thank you to everyone who came out to our regional spring socials. We tried our hand at birding this year, and it was a blast! You made these events so special, and we look forward to hosting many more future events later this year.
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