Groups & Conferences

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 

Lucid Legends

You get to help shape the future of Lucid products by being a superuser and fan. You join a community of like minded people all over the world. While gaining expertise, you assist the Lucid community with their questions.

For more information: Lucid Legends

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​ | 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

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