Committee Chairs

Committees are the engines that run our organization, and their chairs are the fuel that keeps them running. We appreciate their efforts and are always looking for new leaders willing to take them to the next level. Is that you?

Annual Conference Committee

The Annual Conference Committee plans the QRCA’s annual conference, dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of the practice of market, UX, and CX qualitative research.

  • Kristin Ameruoso

  • Carey Rellis

Global Qualitative Researchers Award Committee

The Global Qualitative Researchers' Award Committee promotes QRCA amongst potential global members around the world, promotes the GQR Award(s), and selects the recipients.

  • Cynthia Tello

Governance & Management Oversight Committee (GMOC)

The Governance and Management Oversight Committee is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the operations, policies, and performance of government agencies and departments.

  • Chris Kann

  • Abby Leafe

  • Tom Rich

  • Jay Zalzman

Industry Relations Committee

The Industry Relations Committee is responsible for QRCA’s interactions with the broader marketing research industry. Specifically, IRCOM develops and manages relationships with selected industry associations and media partners.

  • Kelly Heatly

  • Cynthia Harris

Membership Committee

The primary objective of the Membership Committee is to brainstorm, organize and implement initiatives that increase the awareness of current member benefits and that enhance membership value, with the principal goal of retaining current members.

  • Dean Stephens

Professional Development Committee

The Professional Development Committee will ensure that QRCA's educational initiatives are working in concert with one another.

  • Fiona Ray

  • Pamela Rekow

QCast Committee

The Qcast Committee plans QRCA-sponsored webcasts on qualitative research topics. Qcasts provide professional education opportunities to market researchers and marketers. Qcasts are typically on the 3rd Friday of the month.

  • Zosia Czerska

  • Rick Weitzer

Sponsorship Committee

The Sponsorship Committee provides significant additional revenue for QRCA that enables us to offer benefits that enhance membership value and support our leadership role in qualitative.

  • Chris Hauck

  • Melanie Oltmann

VIEWS Magazine Committee

The VIEWS Committee plans and executes the quarterly QRCA VIEWS magazine which is intended to provide information and resources for qualitative research practitioners as well as those who support or are involved in qualitative research.

  • Editor-in-Chief

    Tamara Kenworthy

  • Managing Editor

    Dean Stephens

  • Managing Editor

    Pamela Batzel

Worldwide Conference Committee

The Worldwide Conference on Qualitative Research Committee plans the bi-annual qualitative research conference dedicated to furthering knowledge and understanding of the practice and utilization of qualitative research around the world.

  • Pam Goldfarb Liss

  • Dave Kaye

Young Professionals Committee

This committee empowers and champions professionals and students aged 35 years and younger in the development of meaningful careers within the qualitative research field.

  • Chair

    Chiara Albanese

  • Emily Breay

Investment Advisory Group

The Investment Advisory Group ensures the growth and longevity of the QRCA's contingency fund and overall financial health.

  • Jim Berling

Volunteer Matchmaking

The Volunteer Matchmaking Committee places members interested in leading and serving the QRCA into committee, chapter, and SIG positions where their skills and talents will soar.

  • Pam Goldfarb Liss

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