2007 National Society of Genetic Counselors Presidential Address: Embracing Change to Race Forward

Excerpt

Thank you for this tremendous opportunity to serve as your president in 2008. As you might imagine, this is somewhat of a daunting task. However, if, as Dale Carnegie said, “Flaming enthusiasm, backed by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success,” then you are in good hands. Like so many of you, I am passionate about our profession, and this passion has only been fueled by my professional and volunteer experiences. I truly believe that we are valuable members of the healthcare team, that we help our patients make better, informed choices that improve their quality of life and health, and that we deserve to get paid for our services. My overarching goal over the next year is to get others, such as physicians, allied health professionals, legislators, insurers, patients, and advocacy groups to believe this as well. …