Regional Chapters

Chapter meetings unite all types of qualitative researchers in local areas for virtual and in-person networking, shared learning, and professional development. Chapter meetings help researchers build relationships and create regional networks of support. Check out the calendar for upcoming Chapter events.

If you have any chapter related questions, please contact assistantexdir@qrca.org.



Northern California/San Francisco Bay Area Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live in Northern California. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around San Francisco.


Co-Chairs: Andy Garlikov, Heather Miller, Emilia Rallapalli


Southern California Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live in Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada [please confirm]. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.


Co-Chairs: Jay Zaltzman, Natalia Tafur


Canada Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live across Canada. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around Toronto, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec.


Co-Chairs: Catherine Dine, Deborah Klotz, Lynn Meisner, Lidia Vetturetti, Pascal Patenaude, Maryse Hudon


Heartland Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Arkansas. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around St. Louis and Chicago.


Co-Chairs: Cheryl Stella Dalisay, Chris Kann


International Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live outside North America. Meetings usually take place online. Online meetings are open to anyone.


Co-Chairs: Nicola Quail, Dave Kaye


Washington DC Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live in the District of Columbia area and nearby states - Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around the DC-metro area.


Co-Chairs: Amber Tedesco, Sam Evans


Minnesota Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around Minneapolis/St Paul.


Chair: Annette Esquibel


New England Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around Boston.


Chair: Martha Hayward


New York Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live in New York and Eastern New Jersey. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around New York City.


Chair: Roben Allong


OH/IN/KY Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Lexington.


Chair: Kendall Nash


Pacific Northwest Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, British Columbia, and Alberta. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around Seattle, Vancouver, and Portland.


Co-Chairs: Christina Broat, Shelly Singh, Jill Meneilley


Philadelphia/Del Valley Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live in Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around Philadelphia.


Co-Chairs: Carolyn Marconi, Stacy Yarnall


Rocky Mountain Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, and Utah [please confirm]. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around Denver, Colorado.


Co-Chairs: Sydney Clew, Carol Kauder


Southeast Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tenessee. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around Atlanta and Miami.


Chair: Lisa Harrison


Texas and Friends Chapter [INSERT LINK TO CHAPTER]


For QRCA members who live in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Kansas. Meetings take place online and in person. Online meetings are open to anyone, and in-person meetings typically occur in and around Austin, Dallas, and Houston.


Chair: Cat Smith

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