Say “Hello” to Jo—One of our founders
I’ve had the great pleasure and opportunity to work under many women, both in start-ups, large corporations, and non-profits. My most recent opportunity has been with my current employer, Lady Becerra, or as we call her, Jo, like Jo March from Little Women.
How to choose where to get licensed
Telehealth has made it possible to provide genetic counseling to patients who are hundreds or thousands of miles away, but counseling across state lines can mean an increase in the number of licenses you need. If you’re looking to start or expand your practice across the nation, where do you begin?
What are Letters of Recommendation and how do we handle them?
Something that catches many GCs off guard when applying for state licensure is letters of recommendation. Some states require you to provide personal references and ask them to fill out forms and submit them directly to the state. Others will need current and previous supervisors to do the same. Some states even require GCs to contact all the supervisors they’ve had over the past five years. Yikes!
Layoffs and Licensure
The last several months have rocked the genetics world with news of restructuring and layoffs at some of the biggest companies in the industry. Hundreds of people have found themselves back in the job market unexpectedly, and it’s caused some unease about the future, even for those whose jobs have been spared. Genetic counseling licensure might be one of the last things on your mind if you’ve just been laid-off, but it’s an important subject that should not be ignored for too long.
