Phew! We made it through a hot and humid summer, and as the temperatures start to drop and the days get shorter, everyone here at SCGC is excited for the programming planned for the last few months of the year.
This blog post is packed with lots of exciting events and opportunities for you to get more involved in the programs and other projects that your colleagues have been working on. Make sure to check out everything in this quarter’s blog post so you don't miss out!
Calendar of Events:
SCGC Board Nominations - CLOSING SOON!
The Nominating Committee is looking for new members to join the SCGC Board of Directors!
Nominate yourself or a colleague for one of our open positions:
• President-Elect
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Outreach
• Membership
📅 Nominations close September 30th, 2026
📝 Submit your nomination using this form: SCGC Board Nomination Interest Form
Send questions to info@socalgc.org
Now Seeking - Scholarship Evaluators!
The scholarship committee is seeking full members of SCGC to volunteer their time to review scholarship applications for the 2026 cycle of our prospective student scholarship. This is a short term volunteer commitment and a great introduction to volunteering with SCGC!
📝Submit your interest by completing this Volunteer Form
SCGC Board of Directors - Open Meeting!
Join us for the first 30 minutes of our October Board Meeting to hear quick updates from each SCGC committee, meet your Board, and bring any questions you have about SCGC programs, committees, or ways to get involved.
📅 October 13, 2026
⏰ 7:00–7:30 PM PT
💻 Virtual via Zoom
NCCGC 14th Annual Conference
Our colleagues in Northern California are hosting their 14th annual education conference at UC Berkeley. A virtual option is also available for attendees out of state or in the Southern California area. Registration for virtual attendance will close on October 12th.
📅 October 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–5:15 PM PT
💻 In-person/Virtual via Zoom
Virtual Open House SoCal GC Programs
For 2 hours genetic counseling programs located in Southern California will have current students and faculty representatives present to answer questions and meet with prospective students. There will be a brief introduction of programs at the start of the event, but participants may join at any time to meet with any of the representatives.
Participating programs: Loma Linda University, Charles Drew University, UCLA, UCI, and Keck Graduate Institute.
📅 October 27, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM PT
💻 Virtual via Zoom
Interested in Mentorship?
Join the SCGC JEDI Mentorship Program as a Mentor
Just 2–5 hours of your time can help shape someone’s future.
The SCGC JEDI Mentorship Program is a flexible, on-demand initiative designed to expand equitable access to mentorship within the genetic counseling community. We support prospective and current genetic counseling students from disadvantaged and historically marginalized backgrounds by connecting them with mentors who can offer targeted guidance, encouragement, and support.
We invite you to join us as a mentor and share your experience with the next generation of genetic counselors. Participation is designed to fit your availability, whether through a one-time conversation, a few hours of support, or short-term mentorship around a specific need.
Your time, knowledge, and perspective can make a meaningful difference for someone navigating their path into or through the profession. By becoming a mentor, you can help make mentorship more accessible while contributing to a more inclusive, diverse, and culturally responsive future for genetic counseling.
Interested in making an impact? Complete the SCGC JEDI Mentorship Program Mentor Interest Form and join our mentor network.
Register: SCGC JEDI Mentorship Program
SCGC Fun Run
On Saturday, September 26, we hosted our second annual fun run at the Quail Hill Community Park and Loop Trail. We had a great turn out of both students and full members. The weather was beautiful, but the connections and time spent together was really the highlight of the day. Together, we raised over $600 to go toward our prospective student scholarship recipients. Thank you to all that participated!
If you were not able to join us for the fun run this year, but still want to donate to the scholarship fund, you can visit our donation page to make a contribution: Donate here!
