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Gender Affirming Care in Genetic Counseling

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Join us live on June 16th from 11 am – 12:15 pm EST, for the 20th installment of the PhenoTips’ Speaker Series, “Gender Affirming Care in Genetic Counseling”.

Gender Affirming Care in Genetic Counseling is a panel discussion and interactive Q & A with diversity and inclusion advocate and hereditary cancer genetic counselor at Genome Medical, Joanna Mercado, prenatal genetic counselor at Sema4, Marney Brillinger, and transgender patient advocate, Holden Bender-Bernstein.

Cultural attitudes towards the transgender community have shifted in recent years, allowing trans individuals to become more visible and empowered than previously possible. As the trans population grows in response, so too do health disparities and incidents of transphobia experienced by this historically medically marginalized group. With no agreed-upon pedigree standards for trans individuals and limited cultural competency training, genetic counselors face significant challenges providing the necessary affirming care to transgender and gender non-conforming patients.

In this panel discussion moderated by the DNA Today podcast founder and host Kira Dineen, CGC, Joanna Mercado, Marney Brillinger, and Holden Bender-Bernstein will address:
• Improving clinic experiences for transgender and gender non-conforming patients
• Beyond standards: gender affirming family history collection
• Challenges to providing gender affirming care in existing service delivery models
• Education and advocacy in the genetics and genomics community

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• 55 minute panel discussion
• 20 minute audience Q & A

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Jun 16, 2022 11:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Message preview	Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jun 16, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Gender Affirming Care in Genetic Counseling Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SI8_hiUuSAyW1ZUntouj8g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ---------- Webinar Speakers Joanna Mercado, CGC (Genetic Counselor @Genome Medical) Joanna Mercado (she/her/ella) is a board-certified genetic counselor specializing in hereditary cancer syndromes at Genome Medical, a Telehealth company. She is also a member of Genome Medical’s Force For Good team, a task force focused on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of genetics and genetic counseling. Within the National Society of Genetic Counselors, Joanna co-chairs the Anti-Racism subcommittee of the Genomic Technology Special Interest Group. She also serves as a mentor and member of the Minority Genetic Professionals Network. Joanna is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, with a Masters degree in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling. Holden Bender-Bernstein (Transgender singer, actor, educator, and social worker ) Holden Bender-Bernstein is a transgender singer, actor, educator, and social worker who recently moved back to Los Angeles, CA after four years in Boston and two years in Ann Arbor for school. This spring, he graduated from the University of Michigan, with an M.A. in Educational Studies and a Master's in Social Work, and is closing out his time as Program Coordinator for Adaptable Conflict Resolution at University of Michigan's Office of Student Conflict Resolution, a position he is disappointed to leave as he begins to look for work locally. Holden has a particular interest in language accessibility, and has worked to provide education, training, and advice in various capacities around making spaces most accessible for trans folks and neurodiverse individuals. Marney Brillinger, CGC (Prenatal Genetic Counselor @Sema4, Boston IVF) Marney attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. After graduation she worked as a teacher and case manager for children with special needs, and at that time decided to go back to school to become a genetic counselor. She attended Brandeis University and received her Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling. She worked for several years for California Cryobank, and then moved into a position in the Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She worked with these clinicians for 13 years, though both the main hospital and multiple satellite clinics, before joining Sema4 in May 2019 as a hybrid tele and clinical genetic counselor working at Boston IVF providing preconception counseling. Marney spends most of her non-work time doing craft work and gaming, and tries to be an active advocate for the LGBTQIA+ and disability communities. Kira Dineen, CGC (Founder, Producer, and Host @DNA Today Podcast) Kira Dineen is a certified prenatal genetic counselor at Maternal Fetal Care, a high risk pregnancy private practice in Connecticut. She is also the founder, producer, and host of "DNA Today", a genetics radio show and podcast with more than 130 episodes released over the past 8 years. DNA Today has been nominated for the best science show in the Podcast Awards for four years. Kira has 10 years of online media experience in the fields of digital marketing, social media, blogging and podcasting/radio. In addition, she has hosted and produced two other healthcare podcasts: "Advancing Dentistry" and "Insight Says: A Mental Health Podcast". She is also a frequent guest blogger on Sano Genetics, covering genetic counseling topics. Kira received her Diagnostic Genetic Bachelor’s of Science degree at the University of Connecticut and holds a certification in Cytogenetics. She received her Master’s of Science in Human Genetics at Sarah Lawrence College in New York.

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