Publications and Honors

The experience of care partners is discussed by Dr. Mantri and team in this article (on Plos One's website). Proud to be a part of such wonderful work which highlights some of insights from the third of three projects for the Michael J. Fox Foundation about Parkinson's Disease.

Honored to have been the qualitative researcher to unearth insights that helped to create the online survey for this important research. This was the first of three projects for the Michael J. Fox Foundation about Parkinson's Disease.

Sharing my passion for bridging the understanding gap between qualitative researchers and the facilities that are critical for in-person research. This article was published in the QRCA November 2021 Connections.

Experience of Care Partners of patients with Parkinson's disease psychosis

Bothersome aspects of OFF periods by individuals with parkinson's disease

Perspectives for Qualitative Professionals: Facility Fees

Passionate about ensuring quality respondents? Read my article on how we, the marketing research industry, must not give into the pressures of doing it faster and cheaper at the expense of doing it right! 

To learn more about my experience, read the write-up in Quirk's issue on women in marketing research.

How to Ensure Quality Recruiting
Quirk's Jan 2018

FACES OF MARKETING RESEARCH
qUIRK'S AUG 2018

Congrats Dr. Mantri and team for being selected by the American Academy of Neurology for a poster session at the 2020 National Conference! Proud to be a part of such wonderful work. This was the third of three projects for the Michael J. Fox Foundation about Parkinson's Disease.

Speaking Engagements

• Creative Problem Solving Institute [CPSI] Speaker at the 2023 Annual Conference on the topics of "Exercises in Perspective" and "Exploring with New Eyes: Synthesizing Data for Engaging Stories [with Renee Gravois]" as well as First Time Ambassador.
• Creative Problem Solving Institute [CPSI] Speaker at the 2022 Annual Conference on the topic of "Perspective."
• American Marketing Association [AMA] Cincinnati Speaker "The Nuts and Bolts of Qualitative Research During COVID" January 2022
• Creative Problem Solving Institute [CPSI] Discussion Leader for the 2021 Annual Conference to review sessions for the week.
• Qualitative Research Consultants Association [QRCA] Roundtable Leader at the 2020 National Conference on the topic of "Ensuring a Quality Recruit"
• Honored to be chosen to represent the QRCA at the 2019 Quirks Event in Brooklyn on the topic of "Maximizing the ROI for Qualitative" with Bruce Ferguson.
• ​QRCA Roundtable Leader at the 2016 National Conference on the topic of "Focus Group Facility Quality."
• ​Market Research Exchange of Central Ohio [MRE] in 2015 "A Checklist for Successful Qualitative."

Associations / Professional Volunteering

• QRCA Industry Relations Committee, Member (2022-present)
• QRCA Co-Chair OH/IN/KY Chapter (2018-2021)
• QRCA Co-Chair Field Special Interest Group (SIG) (2020-2021)
• ​QRCA Ambassador at the 2016 & 2018 national conferences
• QRCA Member since 2009
• QRCA Advance Elevate Status (obtained since the program inception, "QRCA Advance Elevate is the best way to demonstrate to peers and clients commitment to participating, learning, and advancing in the ever-changing world of qualitative research.")
• ​Insights Association [IA] (formerly Marketing Research Association [MRA]) Great Lakes Chapter [GLC] Member
• American Marketing Association [AMA] Member
• MRE Seminar Facility Host (2014 & 2015)
• Volunteering (Teaching about marketing research and conducting mock focus groups) 
  • Wittenberg University, Dr. Tim Bode's Marketing Class (2012 - current)
  • McVey Learning Center, Hilliard City Schools​ (2014 - 2017)
  • Working with a high school senior to conduct qualitative interviews to collect, preserve and share wisdom from elderly to the younger generations

Volunteering / Personal Accomplishments

• Arthritis Foundation Walk Team Chair 2021 to raise funds for the foundation
• Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW) Ohio Prison Entrepreneurship Program (OPEP), Volunteer speaker on the topic of Entrepreneurship for Women in 2017 and 2018
• Led by Chelle, ​CRC baked 50 dozen cookies for the Kairos program in 2017 and 2018
• Arthritis Foundation, National Volunteer Walk Committee Chair (Responsible for raising over $10,000,000 annually for four years.)
• ​Arthritis Foundation, Ohio River Valley Volunteer Walk Committee Chair and member (Responsible for increasing fund-raising a minimum of 10% each year for seven years.)
• United Methodist Church for All People, Volunteer
• ​Methodist Devotional Divas Members
• ​Methodist Devotional Divas Retreat Lead Speaker 2017, 2018, 2019 (and scheduled for 2020 as well)
• Northwest United Methodist Church, Lead Team Member from inception in 2013 - 2015
• ​Northwest United Methodist Church, Northwest Yarnworks (knit and crochet shawls, blankets, scarves, breasts and hats for those in need)
• Earned United Methodist Church Disciple I, II, III and IV (full program) Completion Certificates (each course involves 9 month participation) ​