Roving Reporter: JoAnn Boyd

In this episode, SQA 2024 President Joe Franchetti recorded an interview with SQA 2022 President and 2024 recipient of the Distinguished Mentor Award, Michelle Holbrook, RQAP-GCP. The SQA Distinguished Mentor Award is presented to an SQA Mentor who nurtures intellectual growth, provides professional guidance and career development for SQA members, and serves as a positive role model within the field. One recipient will be chosen for this award each year. Nominations for the award open in August each year, and the recipient is announced in December. Congratulations to Michelle Holbrook, RQAP-GCP!

Join us in conversation with Deputy Executive Director of SQA, Jennifer Alluisi, MA Ed, CAE. Jen has been supporting educational initiatives for over 20 years on staff at SQA headquarters! She has been a guiding force in the development of the SQA Learning Foundation, the Mentoring Program, RQAP credentialing, online learning courses, and so much more.

Joe Whittemore joins us in this episode to share stories from his long career in QA and extensive volunteer experience with SQA's Committees and Specialty Sections. Thanks for all you do, Joe!

In this episode, Robert Minicucci chats with Tommi Papson who has served as President of the PRCSQA and now as the Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Director on the SQA Board.

Join a conversation with Kamila Novak and Jane Loke on the "mutual enrichment" of their mentor/mentee relationship through SQA's Mentoring Program.

Our SQA 2024 Roving Reporter, Tommi Papson, stopped JoAnn Boyd during her busy conference day to have a brief chat about her SQA activities.

It's 2024 and we're welcoming SQA President, Joe Franchetti to this episode. Joe has been a key part of SQA's development in recent years, serving on many committees and Specialty Sections before taking on leadership positions on the Board of Directors. He shares his journey to a career in QA consulting and looks ahead to SQA's future in 2024 and beyond.

Say Aloha to MaryEllen! Thanks to SQA Treasurer, MaryEllen Lander, RQAP-GCP for taking some time to talk about her role in SQA and her life as a consultant living and working in Hawaii.

In this episode, we speak with Melanie Willis, RVT, BS, RQAP-GLP. Melanie joined the SQA Board as the Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Director and shares how her unique life experiences influence her approach to that role.

Karrel Joseph has dual RQAP credentials and more than seven years of experience as a quality professional. Through a professional mentor, he was encouraged to get involved with SQA. After realizing the benefits of being active in the Society, he continues to volunteer as much as possible and currently serves as the Early Career Director on the SQA Board.