Groups & Conferences
GROUPS
Lansing Area Software Testers (LAST)
I have been an active member of this group for several years. I have presented for this group as well as hosted meetups. This group has helped me network with other testers in the area as well as network with other tech groups locally.
For more information: Lansing Area Software Testers
Mason Symphony
I have been an active member of this symphony for over 10 years. I play viola in the group and love making music come off the page to life.
For more information: Mason Symphony
Motor Maids
I am a motorcycle rider and decided to join a group of ladies who also like to ride. This group was originally formed in 1940. It includes women from all over the US and Canada.
For more information: Motor Maids Inc
Technology Slack Groups
I have been a member of several technology Slack groups. The make me feel connected to a larger tech community all over the world.
Lansing Codes
Women in Tech
L.A.S.T. (Lansing Area Software Testers)
DATCODE
Ministry of Testing - Testers.io
Disabled Techies
Blacks in Technology
Womxn in Tech
Information Technology Student Alliance (ITSA) | Lansing Community College
I am a founding member of this group and one of the original co-Presidents. We wanted to get students information about tech in the working world and how to connect the dots between book learning and applying it.
I setup job shadowing, tech tours, and career fair presentations. I organized presentations from database administrators, security leaders, and HR directors. I was a guest speaker on software testing as well.
For more information: ITSA Facebook Page
Talks
Talks | Presentations
I have done the following presentations to groups around the area.
Lansing Area Software Testers
Remote [Work] : Make it Click
Panel: Hacking Your Software Testing Career Development
How to Effectively Work in Different Workspaces
Panel: Tough Problems in QA: Interactive Test Clinic
E-Pathways | Lansing Community College
Guest Speaker, New Student New Year Kickoff
ITSA | Lansing Community College
Guest Speaker, Software Testing Career
Mid Michigan Agile Group (MMAG)
Remote [Work] : Make it Click
Diversity STEM - Team Member Resource Network
Panel: The Five Types of Imposter Syndrome
Conferences
Conferences
I love attending tech conferences that help me grow as a QA professional. I also love learning more about coding and agile methodologies.
I have been to the following conferences over the years:
Agile and Beyond | http://agileandbeyond.com
Beer City Code (formerly Grand Rapids Dev Day) | https://beercitycode.com/
Kalamazoo X | http://www.kalamazoox.org/
CAST (Conference Association for Software Testing | https://www.associationforsoftwaretesting.org/conference/
Detroit Dev Day
Grace Hopper Celebration | https://ghc.anitab.org/
Intermitten | https://intermitten.org/
Retired Groups
American Viola Society
I have recently joined this group for the betterment, progress, and promotion of viola as an instrument and the people who play it and love it!
For more information: American Viola Society
St. Johns Student Parish | Music Ministry
I have been a member of this group on and off over 10 years. I have played violin, viola, and sung in this group. I like having a talent to be able to contribute to the parish.
For more information: East Lansing Catholics Music Ministry
Giving Jar | Non Profit
I have a friend who started a non-profit to spotlight other non-profits and help them with their technology needs and marketing. I am on the board for the non-profit and am currently the secretary.
For more information: Giving Jar