ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- July 10, 2025
2025-07-10 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.
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 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

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- April 9, 2026
2026-04-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- May 14, 2026
2026-05-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- June 11, 2026
2026-06-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- July 9, 2026
2026-07-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- August 13, 2026
2026-08-13 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- September 10, 2026
2026-09-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- October 8, 2026
2026-10-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- November 12, 2026
2026-11-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States

ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- December 10, 2026
2026-12-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
