Our History
In October 2014, the PA Genetic Counselor Task Force met to discuss a number of issues that impact genetic counselors across the state. Attendees felt strongly that we needed a formal state organization to address ongoing topics and issues relevant to our profession. The Executive Board was nominated by this group to begin the process of meeting with an attorney to establish a 501(c)(6) non-profit, tax exempt organization.
An informal kick-off gathering was held in October of 2015 at the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Annual Education Conference (AEC) in Pittsburgh to spread awareness and obtain feedback regarding current needs of genetic counselors in PA.
As the Fall of 2016 approaches, we are excited to be in the final stages of formalizing our status as a 501 (c)(6) non-profit organization and as an NSGC- affiliated State Chapter.
Our executive board is actively collaborating with advocates in the genetics community to explore opening and amending PA Licensure Law. Licensure updates can be found in the Member Center.
We are also planning a Webinar in October of 2016 and a PAGC hosted AEC in the Spring of 2017.
An informal kick-off gathering was held in October of 2015 at the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Annual Education Conference (AEC) in Pittsburgh to spread awareness and obtain feedback regarding current needs of genetic counselors in PA.
As the Fall of 2016 approaches, we are excited to be in the final stages of formalizing our status as a 501 (c)(6) non-profit organization and as an NSGC- affiliated State Chapter.
Our executive board is actively collaborating with advocates in the genetics community to explore opening and amending PA Licensure Law. Licensure updates can be found in the Member Center.
We are also planning a Webinar in October of 2016 and a PAGC hosted AEC in the Spring of 2017.
