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SUMMARY:ASQ Raleigh Special Interest Group Meeting -- August 14\, 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nWe 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. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.asqraleigh.org/event/asq-raleigh-special-interest-group-meeting-august-14-2025/
LOCATION:Frontier RTP\, 800 Park Offices Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709\, United States
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SUMMARY:Auditing Best Practices Panel
DESCRIPTION:Panel Discussion: ASQ’s Women in Quality\, Raleigh Chapter presents: \nAuditing Best Practices – Strategy\, Communication & Compliance \n\n5:30-6:30: Panel\n6:30-7:30: Networking\n\nIn 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. \nJoin 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. \nWe’ll discuss: \n\nBuilding effective supplier management programs\nPreparing for and leading internal and corporate audits\nHosting regulatory inspections with confidence\nTraining and coaching auditors across experience levels\nIdentifying red flags and navigating dealbreakers\nCommunicating feedback with clarity and empathy\nAddressing cultural dynamics and gender challenges in audit settings\n\nWhether 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. \nBring your questions to this free event! \nRegister on linkedin \nBios:\n  \n  \n \nBeth 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. \n  \n \nShellyanne 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. \nShellyanne 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. \nAdditionally\, 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. \nShellyanne holds a BS in Chemistry from UC Irvine and an MBA from Franklin University. \n \nTori 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. \nHer 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. \nTori 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.
URL:https://www.asqraleigh.org/event/auditing-best-practices-panel/
LOCATION:NC Biotech Center\, 15 TW Alexander Dr\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
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