Board of Directors

• Chairperson of Exco
• Vice-Chairperson of Exco
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Additional members (up to 6)

Executive/Steering committee (EXCO)

• Chairperson
• Vice-chairperson
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Chair Education committee
• Chair policy committee
• Chair research committee

Education/Training committee objectives

• To provide training opportunities and support for capacity building in the field of genetic counselling, including the training of other healthcare providers.
• Strive towards the development of qualified genetic counsellors in Africa.
• Create relationships amongst all Genetic Counsellors in Africa.
• Foster active dialogue of relevant topics that impact genetic counselling – human genetics, genetic testing, bioethics, funding.

Policy/Advocacy committee objectives

• To advocate for policy changes that support the integration, accessibility and creation of genetic counsellors in Africa.
• To perform high-level advocacy for the recognition, regulation and funding of genetic counsellors in Africa.
• Increase awareness of genetic counselling and genetic counsellors in Africa.
• Advocate for patients.
• Provide guidance and support structures for healthcare professionals providing genetic counselling services.

Research committee objectives

• Explore methods to overcome barriers that hinder genetic counselling services in Africa.
• Perform ongoing research on important topics in the field of genetic counselling.
• Assist with conference organisation and act as the scientific committee for abstract review.