These groups are aligned with our Diversity in Action Plan. Their missions and activities contribute to the common goals of the Horizon 2010 through alignment by championing opportunities that add value to Genentech's business; engaging in professional support and networking activities; community outreach efforts; and sponsoring cultural awareness activities.
Below is a list of the DNA Groups and their mission statements.
AAIB - African Americans in Biotechnology* AAIB is dedicated to achieving a culturally diverse environment in the Biotech industry in order to improve the development of drugs to address the unmet medical needs of a more culturally diverse patient population, allowing us to be more competitive in the global marketplace.
We commit to create more opportunities for African Americans by:
- Promoting cultural awareness through mentoring and professional enhancement;
- Providing a supportive environment for our members; and
- Striving for excellence and professionalism in all areas.
* 2 groups located in South San Francisco and Vacaville
FACT - Filipino Americans Coming Together @ Genentech Filipino Americans Coming Together (FACT) is an employee-based group at Genentech. FACT's mission is to enrich diversity, support health education in our communities, elevate cultural awareness and enhance personal and professional development to the Genentech community and its partners through inclusion, outreach efforts, and cultural events.
G O & E - Genentech Out & Equal To foster a LGBT-friendly workplace environment at Genentech that sets the standard for the biotechnology industry. Encompassed within our notion of a LGBT-friendly workplace environment are:
- Programs that support and celebrate Genentech's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees
- Human resource policies that embrace all employees, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identification characteristics and expression, or HIV status
- Alliances with other diversity organizations at Genentech
- Company-wide collaborations, from executive management to support staff Genentech Women Professionals
Genentech Women Professionals Provides a collaborative forum aimed at attracting members and educating/mentoring all on issues unique to women in the biotechnology industry. In partnership with Human Resources and Genentech leadership, we fulfill our mission by:
- Identifying, attracting and developing qualified women at all levels, in all roles
- Recognizing and leveraging women's unique strengths and talents in our daily operations
NextGen - Developing the Next Generation of Leaders NextGen's mission is to cultivate employees new to the workforce into future Genentech leaders by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
VIDA - Latino Professionals @ Genentech* Genentech employees sharing Latino culture and our commitment to life (vida) to advance Genentech's business and our professional success.
We fulfill our mission in support of Genentech's Horizon 2010 goals by:
- Promoting the recruitment and development of our members.
- Educating our communities about the science of biotechnology.
- Promoting health care education and awareness to our local, underserved communities.
* 2 Groups located in South San Francisco and Vacaville
SANG - South Asian Network @ Genentech SANG's mission is:
- To promote awareness of South Asian culture at Genentech.
- To provide a forum to enhance career growth for South Asian professionals within Genentech through networking.
- To collaboratively support and actively participate in Genentech's diversity initiatives.
SAGES - Solidarity in Appreciation for Genentech Experienced Seniors SAGES promotes an age-friendly work environment at Genentech that encourages collaboration and interaction among all age groups and utilizes the life experiences of its greatest assets: its employees.