MEET THE 2025-2026 GCSIG BOARD!
CO-PRESIDENTS
Koko Crawford
Hello! My name is Koko (she/her), and I am a fourth-year Anthropology major. I joined this club because I was passionate about healthcare but wanted to explore fulfilling career paths outside of medical school. Since then, GCSIG at UCLA has exposed me to a career in genetics and counseling that I am passionate about contributing to. I hope you are able to find the same joy I did when joining this club, and look forward to meeting you!
Caroline Ren
Hi! My name is Caroline (she/her) and I am a third-year MCDB major. I have always been fascinated by the field of genetic counseling, so finding out there was a student interest group on campus was such a delight. GCSIG’s meetings and events showed me the diverse variety of paths a genetic counselor can take and provided me with incredible real-life experiences and connections. I hope our club makes you even more excited about this career! Happy to meet you all :D
EVENTS DIRECTOR
Cassandra Campos
Hi, my name is Cassandra Campos (she/her) and I am a fourth year MCDB major. I have been in the club since my freshman year and have learned a lot about genetic counseling. Outside of the GCSIG, I volunteer with the CYCL and work as a lab assistant in UCLA’s Kruglyak Lab. I hope you find our club very informative and grow an interest in genetic counseling :)
SECRETARY
Alyssa Lida
Hi! My name is Alyssa (she/her), and I am a second-year Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology major & Disability Studies minor. I joined GCSIG my freshman year with some interest in the profession, and since being in the club I have solidified my passion for Genetic Counseling. This club has given me so many opportunities to learn, explore, and meet Genetic Counselors and I can’t wait to do it again with you all this year!
OUTREACH DIRECTOR
Alia Embleton
Hi! I’m Alia (she/her) and I am a fourth year Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology major. I joined this club because I have a passion for genetics and healthcare, and I was eager to start exploring the genetic counseling profession. This club has enabled me to learn more about genetic counseling through interviews with current genetic counselors, shadowing case conferences, and sitting in on the Undiagnosed Disease Network. Through these opportunities, I have solidified my passion for genetic counseling. I am looking forward to another great year with the club! :)