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The Minnesota Genetic Counselor Association

Welcome to
the Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association

A Chapter of the National Society of Genetic Counselors

About MNGCA

Welcome to the Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association. MNGCA is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2007 and became a working chapter of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) in 2009.  We are made up of genetic counselors and genetic counseling graduate students from across the state of Minnesota.  There are now over 100 genetic counselors currently practicing in Minnesota.  Most are members of MNGCA and NSGC.

The Minnesota Genetic Counselor Association

Join Our Membership!

  • Member-Only Events

  • Reduced Event Rates

  • Voting Rights

  • Networking Opportunities

  • Exclusive Access

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Meet The Board

Board
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CHAIR
KATY SCHROEPFER,
MS, CGC

VICE CHAIR 
CHLOE BARNETT,
MS, CGC

SECRETARY
EVA KAHN,
MS, CGC

TREASURER
CHRISTY KOELLNER,
MS, CGC

Reasons For Genetic Counseling

Cancer

A cancer genetic counselor meets with individuals and families to help them understand...

Heart

A cardiovascular genetic counselor specializes in understanding the genetic conditions....

Neurology

A genetic counselor working in the field of neurology specializes in understanding...

Newborn Screening

A genetic counselor working in newborn screening specializes in public health....

Pediatrics

A pediatric genetic counselor works with newborns, infants, and children with known....

Pregnancy

A prenatal genetic counselor meets with individuals and couples who are expecting or....

Upcoming Events

  • Winter Social Event
    Winter Social Event
    Mar 03, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST
    Game Show Battle Rooms, 1661 West End Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
    We thought we'd mix it up a little bit this winter! Please join us for an interactive member event at Game Show Battle Rooms in St. Louis Park on Monday, March 3rd! This event will consistent of a social hour followed by some friendly competition in the game show arenas!
  • MNGCA Spring Education Conference 2025
    MNGCA Spring Education Conference 2025
    Apr 04, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Wilder Foundation, 451 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55104, USA
    Join us in-person or virtually on Friday, April 4 for the 2025 MNGCA fall education conference!
Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 22133
1964 Rahncliff Court
St. Paul, MN 55122
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