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SQA Interviews

Society of Quality Assurance

Join us as we interview a variety of members in the Society of Quality Assurance about the early years of the organization, their career path in QA, and what keeps them engaged with the SQA community.

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00:49:37

2024 Distinguished Mentor: Michelle Holbrook

SQA Interviews ·

2025/03/25

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

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00:11:00

Jennifer Alluisi

SQA Interviews ·

2024/09/25

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.

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00:11:39

Joe Whittemore

SQA Interviews ·

2024/07/01

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!

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00:13:00

Tommi Papson

SQA Interviews ·

2024/06/14

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.

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00:10:26

Mentoring with Kamila Novak and Jane Loke

SQA Interviews ·

2024/05/23

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

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00:02:23

Roving Reporter: JoAnn Boyd

SQA Interviews ·

2024/05/20

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

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00:18:56

Joe Franchetti

SQA Interviews ·

2024/01/09

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 Sectionsbefore 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.

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00:08:59

MaryEllen Lander

SQA Interviews ·

2023/11/20

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.

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00:13:26

Melanie Willis

SQA Interviews ·

2023/11/10

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.

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00:16:28

Karrel Joseph

SQA Interviews ·

2023/10/09

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.

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00:24:39

Steve Drzick

SQA Interviews ·

2023/09/07

Steve Drzick, RQAP-GLP is a Quality Assurance Specialist at Charles River and a Director on the SQA Board. Steve shares a little insight into his approach to QA, including a memory he shared post-interview about an interaction with some SQA greats!

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00:09:54

Tracy Henthorn

SQA Interviews ·

2023/07/31

Tracy Henthorn, RQAP-GLP is the Secretary for the Board of Directors and joined us for this chat about her path to a QA career and experience in SQA.

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00:08:29

Hector Gamboa

SQA Interviews ·

2023/07/31

Join member of the SQA Board of Directors, Hector Gamboa, for a short chat about his background and the benefits of SQA in developing a QA career.

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00:14:20

Michelle Holbrook

SQA Interviews ·

2023/06/23

Learn how SQA Past President, Michelle Holbrook, RQAP-GLP went from teaching middle school to a job in the QA world and found a sense of community within SQA. Thanks for sharing your story, Michelle!

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00:17:07

Sherry Lee Dawson

SQA Interviews ·

2023/05/31

SQA Board Director, Sherry Lee Dawson, shares her experience in her nearly 20 years with Charles River Labs as well as her efforts to launch online courses as part of the SQA Education Committee. Listen to learn more about Sherry!

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00:10:46

Alison Cockrell

SQA Interviews ·

2023/04/25

Alison serves as Executive Director for SQA and the SQA Learning Foundation. She works closely with the Society Boards on matters of governance, strategic planning, fundraising, policy and program development, membership development, and overall oversight of the organization. Get to know Alison on a more personal level in this episode!

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00:10:37

Lori Wright

SQA Interviews ·

2023/03/28

This month we welcome Lori Wright, RQAP-GLP to the interview chair. Lori is a current member of the SQA Board of Directors, SQA Distinguished Speaker and frequent Annual Meeting presenter. “I attended my first SQA meeting in 1997 in Seattle, Washington and the various sessions appealed to me, but what really struck me was everyone was so knowledgeable and experienced… there was so much comradery, and I could feel that these people in this room really enjoyed being together!” Thank you Lori for

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00:39:14

Tom Purdue

SQA Interviews ·

2023/03/03

Tom Purdue has been an SQA member since it's Roundtable days and has a lot of advice to share about getting the most out of your SQA membership and advancing a career in quality assurance. Our interviewer for this episode was Karrel Joseph, member of the SQA Board of Directors and Communication and History Committee, as well as the founding Chair of the Early Career Professional Development Specialty Section.

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00:14:53

Cheryl McCarthy

SQA Interviews ·

2023/01/19

We're starting 2023 with a conversation with SQA President, Cheryl McCarthy, CQA, RQAP-GCP, CMDA. Cheryl brings a wealth of QA experience to the job from her over 20 year career in quality assurance. We also get a little personal and get to know Cheryl outside of work (like her love for her family and 80's hair bands)! Thanks to SQA HQ social media guru, Robert Minicucci for hosting this fun interview.

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00:04:02

After the Interview: Steve Drzick

SQA Interviews ·

2022/04/19

Steve and Cheryl continued their conversation "off air" but allowed us to share this insightful conversation about Steve's early struggles in his career.

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