Our Mission Page

The Warren Alpert Foundation generously awarded the University of Pennsylvania's Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program a $9.5 million dollar grant to enhance genetic counseling education, with Drs. Daniel Rader and Kathleen Valverde serving as the Co-Principal Investigators.

The Alliance for Genetic Counseling Fellowship, funded by this grant, is a consortium of five graduate genetic counseling programs working together to achieve this goal. The Alliance for Genetic Counseling Fellowship aims to increase awareness and exposure to the field of genetic counseling. 

By supporting students who bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives, the fellowship helps cultivate a culturally aware workforce that is better equipped to serve the needs of patient populations. In doing so, it not only broadens the reach of genetic counseling but also enriches the profession with new insights that improve patient care, communication, and equity across the healthcare system. 

• We support a culture of inclusivity where differences are valued and considered critical for the advancement of the genetic counseling profession.
   
• Through educational initiatives, research, and training, we aim to improve equity in healthcare and create a genetic counseling workforce that will reflect and best serve culturally diverse communities.