The size and reach of the genetic counseling profession have expanded on a global scale since the 1970s. Despite this growth, the profession of genetic counseling has remained demographically homogenous. Promoting a culture of inclusivity that supports visible and invisible diversity and leveraging that culture not only expands perspectives represented in the field, but also helps foster equity in genetic services. This report summarizes the formation, implementation, and outcomes of the 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Task Force (TF) of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), including the group's responses to their allotted charges from the NSGC Board of Directors. The recommendations generated by the TF aim to aid in the (1) establishment of infrastructure for ongoing diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI) work by collaborating with a DEI organizational expert and forming a DEI advisory group within the NSGC, (2) development of specific short‐term DEI initiatives, and (3) identification of seven areas of focus areas that must be addressed in order to create meaningful and measurable DEI improvements. The efficacy of these recommendations will depend on the consistency and creativity of implementation, shared responsibility, sufficient resources allocated to DEI initiatives, and measurable outcomes.

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全国遗传咨询师协会2019年多样性和包容性工作组的总结报告

自1970年代以来，遗传咨询专业的规模和影响范围已在全球范围内扩大。尽管有这种增长，但是遗传咨询行业在人口统计学上仍然是同质的。促进包容性文化，以支持可见和不可见的多样性，并利用这种文化不仅扩展了该领域的观点，而且还有助于促进遗传服务的公平性。本报告总结了国家遗传咨询师协会（NSGC）2019年多样性和包容性工作组（TF）的形成，实施和成果，包括该组织对NSGC董事会分配的指控的回应。TF提出的建议旨在帮助（1）建立基础设施，以实现持续的多样性，包容，与DEI组织专家合作并在NSGC内组建DEI咨询小组，开展公平和公正（DEI）工作；（2）制定特定的短期DEI计划；（3）确定必须解决的七个重点领域为了创造有意义且可衡量的DEI改进。这些建议的有效性将取决于实施的一致性和创造性，共同责任，分配给DEI计划的足够资源以及可衡量的成果。