ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- February 13, 2025
2025-02-13 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
The SIG event is participant-driven — we will have open discussion around topics related to the quality profession. We may have a theme but no formal speakers or agenda. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the discussion. So bring your questions and ideas to share with other participants.
Theme of the month: R&D Management
This event is free and open to anyone who is interested in the quality profession. No ASQ membership is required. ASQ members will receive RU credit for participation.
We will meet at Frontier RTP (first floor) at 4:30pm or whenever you can join us. It will be during Frontier RTP’s weekly Out of Office event. It’s a great opportunity to connect with people in the triangle community. More information will be provided to the registered attendees before the event.
Register here.

ASQ Raleigh Six Sigma SIG Meeting -- February 25, 2025
2025-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 | NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC, 27709, United States
This event is free and open to the public. No ASQ membership is required. ASQ members will receive RU credit for attending. Register here.
Title: How effective is Lean Six Sigma?
Presenter/facilitator: Fang Zhou
Summary:
In the past few decades, Lean Six Sigma has been widely used for continuous improvement by many organizations in various industries around the world. However, the results vary greatly.
At this SIG meeting, we will give a brief introduction of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, followed by a break-out group discussion on the challenges and opportunities in applying them in the real world. Both novice and experts are encouraged to share their questions, experiences, and perspectives.
Agenda:

5:00 – 5:15 pm Registration and Networking
5:15 – 5:20 pm ASQ Raleigh overview
5:20 – 5:50 pm Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma
5:50 – 6:00 pm Break
6:00 – 6:30 pm Break-out discussion
6:30 – 6:45 pm Report-out
6:45 – 7:00 pm Wrap-up

Presenter Bio:
Fang Zhou is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and has over 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry. As a scientist and engineer, he had various roles in R&D, manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement. As a management consultant, he has helped global organizations deploy Lean Six Sigma and develop internal capabilities, including training and coaching project leaders.
Fang Zhou received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Yale University and his Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and Master of Science in Analytics from Georgia Institute of Technology. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Fang Zhou is currently Vice-Chair of the ASQ Raleigh Section and has been co-chair of ASQ Raleigh Six Sigma and Life Sciences Special Interest Groups since 2019.

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- March 13, 2025
2025-03-13 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
The SIG event is participant-driven — we will have open discussion around topics related to the quality profession. We may have a theme but no formal speakers or agenda. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the discussion. So bring your questions and ideas to share with other participants.
Theme of the month: Shingo — How does it avoid “improvement fatigue”

This event is free and open to anyone who is interested in the quality profession. No ASQ membership is required. ASQ members will receive RU credit for participation.
We will meet at Frontier RTP (first floor) at 4:30pm or whenever you can join us. It will be during Frontier RTP’s weekly Out of Office event. It’s a great opportunity to connect with people in the triangle community. More information will be provided to the registered attendees before the event.

Register here.

Food Bank of CENC (Raleigh) -- March 15, 2025
2025-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Food Bank of CENC (Raleigh), 1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Volunteering at Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
Make a difference in helping the communities. ASQ members receive RU credit (0.1/hour) for volunteering activities.
This event will be at the Raleigh location. For more information and registration, click here.

Hunger in Central & Eastern North Carolina
Although the Food Bank is located in one of the United States’ best places to live, consistent research and our on-the-ground experience show hunger is worsening here in North Carolina and across the country. Across our 34-county service area, too many people are unable to consistently access enough nutritious food to live a healthy,active life. And between the rising cost of living, and cuts to state and federal support, more and more families well above the poverty line are forced to making impossible choices between food, housing, medications, and other essential resources.
Food insecurity has emerged as a defined reality for hundreds of thousands of Americans who — even when working two or more jobs — face serious challenges keeping food on the table. In the 34 counties the Food Bank serves, studies show 560,910 people live in food insecure households, including 173,710 kids and teens. Our network is moving mountains to ensure fresh, nutritious food reaches communities that need it most — all while taking collective action to prevent hunger from happening in the first place.

ASQ Raleigh Life Sciences Special Interest Group Meeting -- March 21, 2025
2025-03-21 12:30 - 15:00 | NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC, 27709, United States
This event is free and open to the public. No ASQ membership is required. ASQ members will receive RU credit for attending. Register here.
Title: Integrating Data Science and Quality to Achieve Organization Excellence: A Practical Plan for Success
Presenter: Milton Krivokuca DBA
Summary:
Critical Quality 4.0 Components of a Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is not an abstract or theoretical journey. Objectives cannot be effectively developed without first analyzing data to establish a baseline for digital transformation. Data science, various types of analytics, and the emergence of multiple data sources can be confusing and intimidating for leaders faced with another challenge of “Where do we begin?” This presentation examines the key critical Quality 4.0 focused components of data analysis. The distilling of information as it flows is a process. This workshop examines the development of a data analysis process with human intervention, integrated with the critical components of data science and quality as the basis for an effective digital transformation.
This two-hour workshop includes moderated breakout sessions.
Discussion sessions focus on assessing the current state of a digital transformation plan and how a plan is required for various types of organizations, including the integration of human factors as related to artificial intelligence.
Breakout discussions will evaluate the correlation between an effective data scientist and a skilled quality professional. The skills overlap required for this functional position in an organization addresses the question of would a data scientist be more effective through a foundation in quality or a foundation in IT?
Who Should Attend:
· Managers responsible for planning, implementing or managing an organization s digital transformation.
· Quality professionals who desire to expand their careers to include data science and how data science integrates with quality as organizational excellence.
· Data engineers and programmers will recognize the existing resources within an organization available to them within organizations that can support an effective digital transformation.
Agenda:
12:30 – 1:00 pm Registration and networking
1:00 – 1:20 pm Introduction
1:20 – 1:50 pm Break-out and review of results
1:50 – 2:00 pm Break
2:00 – 2:20 pm Continued presentation
2:20 – 2:40 pm Break-out discussion
2:40 – 3:00 pm Closure and Q&A

Milton Krivokuca DBA

Presenter Bio:
Dr. Milton Krivokuca, is the Interim Program Coordinator for the Master of Science Quality Assurance program at California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA. He is a recognized Quality 4.0 thought leader. He has instructed master’s classes in critical thinking and quality theories at several universities. Dr. Krivokuca frequently presents results of his quality related research through papers and presentations. He is past chair of ASQ Quality Management Division, an ASQ Fellow, ASQ 2024 Grant Award recipient, ASQ Section 700 Simon Collier Award recipient, ASQ Section 701 Quality Guru of the Year Award, and Quality Magazine’s 2024 Quality Professional of the Year. Dr. Krivokuca’s degrees include an MA, MBA, and a DBA. He has earned 10 ASQ professional certifications.

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- April 10, 2025
2025-04-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
The SIG event is participant-driven — we will have open discussion around topics related to the quality profession. We may have a theme but no formal speakers or agenda. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the discussion. So bring your questions and ideas to share with other participants.
Theme of the month: Experiences with CAPA: a discussion led by Tim Whetten
This event is free and open to anyone who is interested in the quality profession. No ASQ membership is required. ASQ members will receive RU credit for participation.
We will meet at Frontier RTP (first floor) at 4:30pm or whenever you can join us. It will be during Frontier RTP’s weekly Out of Office event. It’s a great opportunity to connect with people in the triangle community. More information will be provided to the registered attendees before the event.
Register here.

Networking and Neshama -- ASQ Raleigh Happy Hour April 2025
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
Join local Quality professionals for a drink, or visit adoptable animals and find your new best friends, or Both!
We will meet at Boxyard RTP at 5:30 pm. Adoptable pets arrive at 6 pm.

Advancing Innovation: Early-Stage Research in Biotech Startups
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:30 | NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC, 27709, United States
Welcome to Advancing Innovation: Early-Stage Research in Biotech Startups! Join us at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center for an exciting in-person event focused on cutting-edge research in the biotech industry.
Join Dr. Saira Ahmad, co-founder of Eldec Pharmaceuticals Home – Eldec Pharmaceuticals for this exciting opportunity! Dr. Saira Ahmad will discuss her career journey leading to working in biotech startups. She will outline the various roles and pathways essential for navigating the early stages of research and development in emerging biotech companies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the innovation driving the biotech sector forward. Register now and secure your spot!
About our Speaker:
Dr. Saira Ahmad is the Director of Science at Eldec Pharmaceuticals. She earned her Ph.D. in Biosciences, specializing in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, from George Mason University. During her doctoral studies, she was awarded a National Science Foundation fellowship to support her research.. She later completed her postdoctoral research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she received a National Institutes of Health T32 fellowship to investigate peptides for antimicrobial activity and anti-inflammatory effects in pulmonary infections. With her extensive expertise in immunology and drug testing, Dr. Ahmad oversees the scientific research for preclinical drug development at Eldec Pharmaceuticals.
Light Snacks will be provided. Open to all; but ASQ Members will recieve RU Credits.

Food Bank of CENC (Raleigh) -- April 19, 2025
2025-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Food Bank of CENC (Raleigh), 1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- May 8, 2025
2025-05-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
The SIG event is participant-driven — we will have open discussion around topics related to the quality profession. We may have a theme but no formal speakers or agenda. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the discussion. So bring your questions and ideas to share with other participants.
This event is free and open to anyone who is interested in the quality profession. No ASQ membership is required. ASQ members will receive RU credit for participation.
We will meet at Frontier RTP (first floor) at 4:30pm or whenever you can join us. It will be during Frontier RTP’s weekly Out of Office event. It’s a great opportunity to connect with people in the triangle community. More information will be provided to the registered attendees before the event.
Register here.

ASQ Raleigh Life Sciences Special Interest Group Meeting -- May 20, 2025
2025-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 | NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC, 27709, United States
This event is free and open to the public. No ASQ membership is required. ASQ members will receive RU credit for attending.
Title: The crucial role of The Clinical Quality Management Plan (CQMP) in establishing site-based protocol integrity
Presenter: Dr Alan Touch
Summary:
The Clinical Quality Management Plan (CQMP) for clinical trials is a structured approach to ensuring the integrity, reliability, and compliance of clinical research at the site level. It is core to maintaining Good Clinical Practice (GCP)standards and regulatory requirements throughout the trial process.
CQMP establishes the quality management guidelines for tasks related to the Sponsor, CRO and Study Site for responsibilities for a defined Clinical Trial Protocol. This plan is normally the responsibility of the Sponsor Quality Assurance department although its development and implementation can be facilitated by a Quality and GCP Audit Partner.
This presentation will delineate the critical role of CGMP in GCP, a delineation of the actual types of content for a CGMP, the steps to the development of the CQMP and the effect the 21st Century Cures Act on these responsibilities and current US FDA expectations regarding site responsibility for clinical trial protocol data integrity.
Who Should Attend:

Quality and Clinical Development personnel
Regulatory personnel
Clinical trial project managers
Site study personnel
Site Management Organization administrators

Register here.

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- June 12, 2025
2025-06-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- July 10, 2025
2025-07-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- August 14, 2025
2025-08-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States

Auditing Best Practices Panel
2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 | NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC, 27709, United States
Panel Discussion: ASQ’s Women in Quality, Raleigh Chapter presents:
Auditing Best Practices – Strategy, Communication & Compliance

5:30-6:30: Panel
6:30-7:30: Networking

In a global landscape where compliance is non-negotiable and supply chains are more complex than ever, auditing has evolved into more than a regulatory requirement—it’s a critical business tool.
Join industry experts for a dynamic panel exploring auditing best practices across internal, supplier, and corporate audit programs. From pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing to supplier oversight and regulatory readiness, our panelists will share real-world experiences, hard-won lessons, and practical frameworks for making audits more impactful.
We’ll discuss:

Building effective supplier management programs
Preparing for and leading internal and corporate audits
Hosting regulatory inspections with confidence
Training and coaching auditors across experience levels
Identifying red flags and navigating dealbreakers
Communicating feedback with clarity and empathy
Addressing cultural dynamics and gender challenges in audit settings

Whether you’re new to audits or refining a mature quality system, this session will offer insights you can apply immediately—grounded in both compliance and collaboration.
Bring your questions to this free event!
Register on linkedin
Bios:

Beth Slater is the President and founder of Quality Confidential Inc.; a consulting company servicing the pharma, biopharma, and medical device industries. Beth’s pre-consulting experience spans 23 years; beginning in QC-EM at a plasma production plant and culminating as the Corporate QA Auditor for a large global medical device company. Beth has performed over 200 audits in her career and now manages the supplier management services for Quality Confidential. Quality Confidential supports end-to-end supplier management and has performed over 500 audits on behalf of clients since 2017. Outside of work, Beth spends her time serving on the Community Advisory Committee for Adult Long-Term Care for Jones County and volunteering for special needs support programs.

Shellyanne is an ASQ Certified Quality Auditor and is currently a Senior Technical Manager at BioMarin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Responsible for the Quality management and oversight of Single Use Technology (SUT) suppliers and leading key processes such as Quality Technical Agreements, Supplier investigations, performance monitoring and continuous improvement activities for suppliers within the SUT category.
Shellyanne was previously at Allogene Therapeutics, Inc., where she was a Senior Manager, Supplier Quality. Shellyanne has a depth of experience in various Quality roles, internal audits, corporate/Site audits, external supplier audits and Supplier Quality Management in GMP and GLP environments. In her current and previous roles, she was responsible for leading the evaluation of supplier qualification activities, executing supplier audits, and developing supplier performance metrics.
Additionally, Shellyanne’s prior experience includes Supervisor, External Quality Audits at National Marrow Donor Program, with responsibility for overseeing the external audit program of apheresis centers, cellular therapy laboratories, donor and collecting centers; Senior Specialist Quality Systems and Compliance at Merck and several roles with increasing responsibility in Quality and Compliance at Catalent.
Shellyanne holds a BS in Chemistry from UC Irvine and an MBA from Franklin University.

Tori is a Staff Quality Engineer at Asensus Surgical, with a strong foundation in quality systems, product development, and supplier quality management across the medical device industry.
Her experience spans internal audits, supplier qualification/management, and supporting product development in highly regulated environments. Her product development experience ranges from physical therapy and sports medicine modalities, implantable human tissue products, and most recently surgical robotic systems. She’s especially passionate about communication styles when delivering feedback, and training teams to approach audits as opportunities—not just obligations.
Tori is known for her direct, high-expectation leadership style—offering patience and support to those who are engaged and trying, but not one to sugarcoat issues when performance or collaboration is lacking. She’s committed to clarity, accountability, and helping teams meet the moment, especially when the stakes are high. She also speaks candidly about the challenges women face in authority roles, particularly in technical and regulatory spaces.

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- September 11, 2025
2025-09-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States

Food Bank of CENC (Raleigh) Volunteer Opportunity -- September 13, 2025
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Food Bank of CENC (Raleigh), 1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Volunteering at Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
Make a difference in helping the communities. ASQ members will receive 0.5 RU credits for participating in this activity.
This event will be at the Raleigh location. For more information and registration, click here.
Additional Information:
After following the link above, click the “Sign Up” button next to your shift, then follow the website’s prompts to create a new account or login to an existing account and register. Please do note that registration through your group’s registration link is REQUIRED before volunteering with them! It is very important that you use this link as this is what will be used to fill the reserved slots for your group!
PLEASE NOTE: Starting 1 week before this session, if not all spots have been filled, the remaining spots will be released back to the public.
Contact: Ashley Norris (ashleynorris@projectfarma.com)

ASQ Raleigh Six Sigma Special Interest Group meeting -- September 23, 2025
2025-09-23 17:00 - 19:00 | NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC, 27709, United States
This event is free and open to the public. No ASQ membership is required. ASQ members will receive RU credits for attending.

Title: Quality Management Systems (QMS) and the Shingo Model
Presenter/facilitator: Tim Whetten
Summary:
Tim will define what a Quality Management System is and discuss its importance. He will compare the most prominent systems. To illustrate the importance of a system, Tim will describe the Shingo Model and how the various components and principles work together to result in meeting customer and regulatory requirements, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving continual improvement.

Presenter Bio:
Tim has worked for decades in the semiconductor industry, with extensive experience in manufacturing technology development, process improvement, technology transfer, and supplier management. He has spent the last 10 years working for Broadcom, improving quality systems and tools.

Register here.

ASQ Raleigh Virtual Networking Happy Hour -- September 25, 2025
2025-09-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Join us online for a time to meet with other ASQ Raleigh members! Please register on LinkedIn or email Berkley at berkley612@gmail.com to receive the link to the virtual event. We will meet on September 25, 2025 at 5:30! Grab a drink and we will “see” you there!
LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7371228899348881408/

Quality in the Triangle (QIT) Conference -- October 7, 2025
2025-10-07 07:30 - 16:30 | McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman Street , Raleigh, 27606, United States
What’s New with Q?
Over the past few years, companies in every industry have developed new quality processes to meet new modern challenges. Professionals like you are using quality concepts and tools in new and unique ways every day and expanding the reach of quality practices into new areas and environments. The quality community is also expanding and diversifying, bringing fresh perspectives to established processes. Join us to learn how to take quality to new heights!
The 2025 Quality in the Triangle conference will offer actionable strategies and insights into
organizational excellence, new or disruptive technologies, leadership and change management, and quality fundamentals. Attendees will come away with tools and tactics to affect change, increase value, and drive their organizations toward quality goals.
Registration is now open on MemberPlanet!
Register now for the 2025 Quality in the Triangle conference, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. Early bird registration discounts are available through 12pm on September 29th.

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- October 9, 2025
2025-10-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
The SIG event is participant-driven — we will have open discussion around topics related to the quality profession. We may have a theme but no formal speakers or agenda. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the discussion. So bring your questions and ideas to share with other participants.
Theme of the month: Change Control
This event is free and open to anyone who is interested in the quality profession. No ASQ membership is required. ASQ members will receive RU credits for participation.
We will meet at Frontier RTP (first floor) at 4:30pm or whenever you can join us. It will be during Frontier RTP’s weekly Out of Office event. It’s a great opportunity to connect with people in the triangle community. More information will be provided to the registered attendees before the event.
Register here.

ASQ Raleigh Networking Happy Hour -- October 30, 2025
2025-10-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Rosecomb Beer Garden, 1143 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC, 27519, United States
Join ASQ Raleigh (American Society of Quality) at Rosecomb Beer Garden on Thursday, October 30 at 5:30 for Networking Happy Hour! Light refreshments will be provided.
Interested in quality? Join us! We often have folks from all industries, including pharma, the EPA, robotics, and electrical component manufacturing.
Register here.

Food Bank of CENC (Raleigh) Volunteer Opportunity — November 8, 2025
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Food Bank of CENC (Raleigh), 1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- November 13, 2025
2025-11-13 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
The SIG event is participant-driven — we will have open discussion around topics related to the quality profession. We may have a theme but no formal speakers or agenda. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the discussion. So bring your questions and ideas to share with other participants.
This event is free and open to anyone who is interested in the quality profession. No ASQ membership is required. ASQ members will receive RU credits for participation.
We will meet at Frontier RTP (first floor) at 4:30pm or whenever you can join us. It will be during Frontier RTP’s weekly Out of Office event. It’s a great opportunity to connect with people in the triangle community. More information will be provided to the registered attendees before the event.
Register here.

ASQ Raleigh Life Sciences Special Interest Group Meeting -- November 19, 2025
2025-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC, 27709, United States
This event is free and open to the public. No ASQ membership is required. ASQ members will receive RU credits for attending.
Title: Unlocking Efficiency, Consistency, and Insight: Potential Use Cases for Artificial Intelligence in Quality Assurance
Abstract:
As regulated manufacturing operations embrace modern digital tools and advanced analytics, Quality Assurance (QA) faces mounting pressure to manage greater complexity and faster decision cycles. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers powerful tools to meet these challenges by enhancing efficiency, consistency, and insight across the quality landscape.
This collaborative discussion explores practical use cases where AI tools can be deployed to deliver value in QA. By connecting these applications under the broader framework of Quality 4.0, this session will illustrate how AI can shift QA from a reactive, compliance-focused role to a proactive, data-informed partner in manufacturing excellence.
Attendees will have the opportunity to share how AI tools may be gaining traction within their own QA organizations to provide real-world examples that may resonate with the entire group.
Presenter: Nathan Blazei, ASQ-CQA, RAC-US, Senior Director, Strategic Solutions at Kymanox
Bio:
Nathan is a versatile life sciences professional with nearly 25 years of experience across biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and combination products in individual contributor and leadership roles. He has experience working for start-ups and global manufacturers, as well as in professional services/consulting. He is passionate about commercializing safe and effective products that will improve the quality of life for patients and their caregivers.
Nathan’s career foundation began in engineering, product and process development, manufacturing, continuous improvement, and program management roles. Over time, he made a transition to focus on quality and regulatory compliance to complement his technical experience. At the intersection of these disciplines is where he has found success over the years, as he can provide solutions that are not only technically sound, but also compliant with evolving regulatory requirements and at the leading edge of industry best practices.
Nathan acquired the Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) designation through the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and hold a Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC-US) through the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS). Additionally, he is currently a Board Member for the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), Southeast Chapter. Nathan has presented at domestic and international industry events on various topics relevant to the life sciences to share best practices, lessons learned, and new approaches to solving problems.

Register here.

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- December 11, 2025
2025-12-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- January 8, 2026
2026-01-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
The Special Interest Group (SIG) event is participant-driven — we will have open discussion around topics related to the quality profession. We may have a theme but no formal speakers or agenda. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the discussion. So bring your questions and ideas to share with other participants.
This event is free and open to anyone who is interested in the quality profession. No ASQ membership is required. ASQ members will receive RU credits for participation.
We will meet at Frontier RTP (first floor) at 4:30pm or whenever you can join us. It will be during Frontier RTP’s weekly Out of Office event. It’s a great opportunity to connect with people in the triangle community. More information will be provided to the registered attendees before the event.
Register here.

ASQ Women in Quality (WIQ) and ISPE Women in Pharma (WIP) Joint Panel Discussion
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC, 27709, United States
Title: Breaking Down Silos Between Quality and Pharma Teams: Driving Innovation, efficiency, and Better Patient Outcomes
In this panel session, five industry leaders, Shelley Preslar, Katie Ray, Jennifer Popovich, Renata Marques, Lisa Evans, will share real-world insights on how strong leadership, clear communication, and shared goals foster collaboration, enhance compliance, and deliver transformative results.

Registration includes light appetizers and two drink tickets.
Agenda:

5:30PM: Registration
6-7PM: Panel
7-8PM: Networking

Contact Information: Please reach out to Ashley Norris with any questions. Email: ashleynorris@projectfarma.com

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- February 12, 2026
2026-02-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
The Special Interest Group (SIG) event is participant-driven — we will have open discussion around topics related to the quality profession. We may have a theme but no formal speakers or agenda. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the discussion. So bring your questions and ideas to share with other participants.
This event is free and open to anyone who is interested in the quality profession. No ASQ membership is required. ASQ members will receive RU credits for participation.
We will meet at Frontier RTP (first floor) at 4:30pm or whenever you can join us. It will be during Frontier RTP’s weekly Out of Office event. It’s a great opportunity to connect with people in the triangle community. More information will be provided to the registered attendees before the event.
Registration will be available 3-4 weeks before the event.

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- March 12, 2026
2026-03-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
