Twin Cities Chapter In Person Event: Regulatory Speed Mentoring: Building Next Generation of Regulatory Leaders

Members: $20 | Non-Members: $40 Start 2026 with an evening of learning and networking at the Speed Mentoring Event! Connect early-career regulatory professionals with experienced leaders from Minnesota's regulatory community.

Kick off the 2026 RAPS Twin Cities Chapter with an evening of learning, networking, and mentorship! The Speed Mentoring Event is designed to connect early-career regulatory professionals with accomplished leaders and seasoned professionals from the Minnesota regulatory community.

This event is a unique opportunity to gain career guidance, share ideas, and build lasting connections across the regulatory landscape.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity—register today!

Registration Fees & Deadlines

Members: $20 | Non-Members: $40 | Student Members: $0 | Student Nonmembers: $0 (With Promo Code)

*Please reach out to a RAPS Twin Cities Chapter Leader to request a Student Promo Code

Who Should Attend?

  • Gain valuable mentorship and career insights.
  • Build connections with leaders across the Minnesota regulatory community.
  • Learn best practices and strategies to grow in your regulatory career.
  • Those aspiring to move into Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Affairs Specialists, Regulatory Affairs Coordinators, and Regulatory Affairs Managers.

This event is a meaningful way to develop professionally, expand your network, and get inspired by experienced leaders.

Agenda

  • Welcome & Keynote (5:30 – 5:45 PM): Opening remarks and insights on the value of mentorship in regulatory affairs.
  • Speed Mentoring Rounds (5:45 – 6:50 PM): Engage in focused 10-minute discussions with multiple mentors, sharing career guidance, best practices, and insights.
  • Networking & Wrap-Up (6:50 – 7:30 PM): Build further connections and select a mentee for a six-month mentorship opportunity (one meeting per month).

Mentors

Jennifer  Bolton

Jennifer Bolton

Senior Fellow, Regulatory Affairs, Boston Scientific

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Djuana  Banks

Djuana Banks

Regulatory Affairs Manager, Medtronic

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Lisa  Pritchard BSEEE, FRAPS

Lisa Pritchard BSEEE, FRAPS

VP of Regulatory, Quality, Clinical & Engineering , DuVal & Associates, P.A.

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Georgiann  Keyport

Georgiann Keyport

Senior Regulatory Advisor, Canopy Regulatory Solutions

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Jim Kleinedler

Jim Kleinedler

Director, Regulatory Strategy, Medtronic

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Tabitha  Gustavson

Tabitha Gustavson

Project Manager, Abbott Vascular

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Steven Pavlik

Steven Pavlik

Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Boston Scientific

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Kristen Evenson

Kristen Evenson

Senior Manager, Hyperfine

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Numan  Shaikh

Numan Shaikh

Regulatory Affairs Specialist II, Boston Scientific

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CP (Chandrapaul)  Parsram

CP (Chandrapaul) Parsram

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Solventum

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Sarah Osterbauer

Sarah Osterbauer

Principal Regulatory Affairs, Software and AI, Boston Scientific

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Marlene  Peterson

Marlene Peterson

Regulatory Leader, Philips IGT-D

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Location

St. Cloud State University - Plymouth
9750 Rockford Rd
# 100
Plymouth, MN 55442

Cancellations and Refunds

RAPS reserves the right to cancel this program at its sole discretion. RAPS will not be responsible for travel or other costs incurred due to cancellation. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]Cancellations will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative fee. RAPS is unable to accept cancellations by phone.

Substitutions

Paid registration substitutions may be accepted with written approval from RAPS for requests received before the start of the event. To transfer a registration, email [email protected] with the event title, name of the original registrant and the contact information for the new attendee.

Proof of Attendance

A certificate of attendance can be downloaded from the RAPS Learning Portal following the event.

Questions

Contact the RAPS Support Center:
Call +1 301 770 2920, ext. 200 (8:30 am–5:30 pm EST, Monday–Friday) or email [email protected]  

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