The testing landscape continues to evolve, requiring professionals to adapt and grow. Mentorship, professional community, and accountability networks are central to the profession's strength, yet many practitioners—especially those newer to the field—struggle to find clear pathways for connection and guidance. This facilitated discussion creates space for peer learning and relationship-building. Attendees will share challenges, successes, and questions about building networks, finding mentors, and navigating the field, while facilitators offer their own experiences and best practices for establishing support networks. Guided questions will explore the value of mentorship for career growth, barriers to engagement, strategies for advancing organizational goals, and the role of diverse perspectives in strong testing communities. Structured networking activities will spark real-time connections, and participants will leave with practical strategies for seeking and providing mentorship.
Pamela Ing, Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (NPCB)
Chad Buckendahl, ACS Ventures
Francine Mitrakos, PSI Services