Who We Are

The Genome Village is a collaborative community and platform built to bridge the gap between genomics and the people it serves. We connect patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, and organizations to bring genomic science to life — through consulting, education, and access to resources that expand understanding and drive better outcomes.

Our work is rooted in the belief that genomics should be available, actionable, and empowering individuals and communities to make informed health decisions to shape a better future in precision medicine.

Our
Vision

How We See The World

We envision a world where genomics isn’t reserved for a few but embedded in the everyday practice of healthcare — guiding prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for everyone, everywhere.

We’re building that world by bringing together professionals, programs, and communities to share knowledge, create opportunity, so that no one is left behind in the era of genomic innovation.

What We Offer

The Genome Village provides:

Genetic Counseling Services for institutions, healthcare systems, and organizations seeking expert support for patient engagement, research integration, and education.
Consulting Services to healthcare organizations, academic centers, and industry partners seeking to design, expand, or strengthen genomic programs.
Educational Tools and Resources for clinicians, students, and community members to increase awareness and literacy in genetics and genomics.
Community and Workforce Partnerships that support populations in accessing genomic care, research opportunities, and professional pathways.

Our Work Spans Across:

Healthcare systems and programs implementing genomic medicine or seeking to build genetic services.

Academic and research institutions focused on community-based genomic studies.

Historically Black Colleges/Universities and community organizations working to build trust and equity in genomics.

All patients, families, and advocates who want to understand their genetic health and options for care.

Who We Serve

Briding the Gaps

We recognize the barriers that limit access to genomic healthcare: lack of awareness, workforce shortages, lack of representation in research, and health literacy, to name a few.

The Genome Village is addressing these gaps by:

Expanding access to culturally competent genetic counseling and education.
Supporting the development of workforce pipelines through mentorship and partnerships.
Building trust through community education, engagement and transparency.
Helping healthcare systems integrate genomics responsibly.
Partnerships with industry, academic institutions, and corporations to support research in more communities

Meet Our Founder

Founder & CEO

Nicole E. Thompson, MS, LGC

Nicole is a licensed genetic counselor and leader in clinical and research genetics with over a decade of experience in program development, implementation, and advocacy.

For 10 years, she called Howard University home — beginning as a graduate student and later building Howard University Cancer Center’s first Hereditary Cancer Genetic Counseling Clinic. Her work educating and recruiting participants into genetics research and developing programs that expand access to care from the ground up, reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing the impact of genomics.

She previously served as an NIH-ACMG Fellow in Genomic Medicine Program Management, focusing on how policy and implementation science can shape access and impact in genomic medicine.

Building on that expertise, she founded The Genome Village to bridge gaps across healthcare, research, policy, and community — creating a trusted space where collaboration turns possibility into progress.

“It takes a village to change healthcare. When people feel seen, heard, and included, science becomes more than discovery — it becomes healing. The Genome Village was built to make that connection possible for everyone.”

-Nicole E. Thompson, MS, LGC