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Rémy Smith-Lewis is a full life cycle recruiter who builds underrepresented talent pipelines in order to bring more diverse talent to 23andMe. His favorite part about working at the company is knowing the impact he is making by helping to bring in new talent. Rémy is also a member of our Black@23andMe ERG which is a group where Black employees and allies can have a safe space to talk and share experiences, the good and the bad. He notes that, “We need a place where we can safely be unapologetically Black.”
As part of our 23andMe+ membership, we released a new report powered by 23andMe research on diverticulitis. This report allows members to learn about their genetic likelihood of developing the condition, which occurs when small pouches in the digestive tract become inflamed.
Adam Auton, 23andMe Vice President of Human Genetics, explains how our unique database shapes our approach to drug target discovery and could help transform the inefficient and expensive process.
As part of our Black History Month celebrations at 23andMe, our Blacks@23andMe ERG hosted a panel discussion where they provided an overview of the history of Black hair, discussed their personal experience around Black hair discrimination and the community surrounding Black hair care.
Get to know John Matthews, a Senior Clinical Development Leader on our Therapeutics team. His interest in science and medicine started at a young age and led him to become a physician and help companies develop medicines.
Check out our CEO Anne Wojcicki on the 20VC podcast discussing her journey to 23andMe, leadership lessons and more.
Last week we virtually celebrated Lunar New Year with 23andMe employees. Members from our Asian and/or Pacific Islander Community ERG spoke about their different traditions during the holiday, including lots of food, family and festivals. We also got to see lion and dragon dance performances from LionDanceMe.
We’re now taking applications for our 2022 Summer Internship Program! We have roles across multiple departments from Product to Therapeutics.
This Black History Month, Melinda King, MA, SHRM-SCP (she/her/hers), Director of DEI at 23andMe, reflects on what led her to where she is now and all of the work we still have to do. “Diversity, equity, and inclusion is my job, but it’s also your job. It’s everyone’s job. It requires each of us to be ‘the change we seek,’” she notes.
We’re proud that our CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki is one of the 100 CEOs that has signed the Disability:IN CEO Letter on Disability and Inclusion. This letter is a step toward making more inclusive and equitable workplaces.
