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Twin Cities Chapter In Person Event: Leveling Up your Linkedin - Workshop #1

“Leveling Up Your LinkedIn, Part 1: Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile” Join the RAPS Twin Cities Chapter for an engaging evening focused on building your professional brand online. This first session of the three-part Leveling Up Your LinkedIn series will help regulatory professionals strengthen their digital presence, craft an impactful profile, and position themselves for new opportunities in the medical device and regulatory space. Leveling Up Your LinkedIn is a three-part professional development series hosted by the RAPS Twin Cities Chapter , designed to help regulatory professionals strengthen their digital presence, build credibility, and connect with purpose. Whether you’re looking to optimize your profile, create engaging posts, or expand your professional network, each session offers practical strategies and real-world examples tailored to the regulatory community. Join one, two, or all three sessions to elevate your LinkedIn game and make your professional brand shine. Registration Fees & Deadlines Member: $20 | Nonmember: $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 Why Should Attend? Learn how to make your LinkedIn profile stand out in the regulatory community. Gain practical, actionable tips to enhance your professional brand. Network with peers and RAPS Twin Cities members. Kick off a three-part series designed to help you build confidence and visibility online. Agenda Welcome & Introduction (5:30 – 5:40 PM): Opening remarks and overview of the Leveling Up Your LinkedIn series. Main Presentation (5:40 – 6:40 PM): Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile with Angelina Lisandrelli. Learn how to: Craft a headline that highlights your regulatory expertise. Write an “About” section that tells your professional story. Use keywords and sections strategically to boost visibility. Showcase media, achievements, and certifications. Interactive Profile Activity (6:40 – 7:10 PM): Apply what you’ve learned in a guided mini-workshop; volunteers can share profiles for live feedback. Networking & Closing Remarks (7:10 – 7:30 PM): Connect with fellow RAPS professionals and preview Part 2: Creating the Perfect Post. Speaker Angelina Lisandrelli Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Neuros Medical, Inc. & Chair-Elect, RAPS Twin Cities Chapter Angelina Lisandrelli is a seasoned regulatory and quality leader with deep expertise in the medical device industry. As Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Neuros Medical, she leads global strategy for a breakthrough PMA neuromodulation device addressing chronic post-amputation pain, transforming the lives of patients with limited therapeutic options. With 16+ years of experience in the medical device field, Angelina has guided complex FDA submissions (510(k), PMA, Q-Submissions), EU MDR compliance, and international market-access strategies. She is known for her forward-thinking approach to regulatory excellence, integrating emerging expectations in clinical evidence, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled technologies. A champion of collaboration, Angelina builds high-performing regulatory teams and drives alignment across Regulatory, R&D, Quality, Clinical, and Marketing functions to accelerate innovation and ensure compliance. As an active RAPS mentor and chapter leader, she is passionate about professional development and helping others grow their regulatory careers through mentorship, training, and leadership programs. Location Saint Cloud State University at Plymouth 9750 Rockford Rd 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 support@raps.org . 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 support@raps.org with the event title, name of the original registrant and the contact information for the new attendee. Questions Contact the RAPS Support Center: Call +1 301 770 2920, ext. 200 (8:30 am–5:30 pm EST, Monday–Friday) or email support@raps.org .

Southern California LNG In Person Event: Bay-to-Beach Regulatory Summit

The RAPS Southern California Local Networking Group (LNG) is excited to partner with the RAPS San Francisco Chapter to co-host the Bay-to-Beach Regulatory Summit on January 15, 2026. This event is sponsored by SGS, our Platinum Event Sponsor, and bring together regulatory and quality professionals from across California for a day of insight, collaboration, and connection. Strategically scheduled after the biotech industry’s JPMorgan Conference and the RAPS San Francisco Chapter’s 2nd Annual Kick-Off Gala – Regulatory Compass 2026, this summit continues the energy and momentum of an inspiring week, marking the start of another exciting and impactful year. Please note: This registration page is only for the RAPS SoCal LNG Bay-to-Beach event. The RAPS SF Chapter Gala requires separate registration. Following the summit, join us for our Holiday Mixer, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet our expanded 2026 RAPS SoCal Board, reconnect with colleagues, celebrate accomplishments, and welcome the new year together. Registration Fees & Deadlines Member: $30 | Nonmember: $50 | Student: $15 Agenda Timing Topic 8:00 - 8:45 Breakfast/Registration 8:45 - 9:00 Keynote Speaker - James Wabby 9:00 - 9:40 Communicating with your Conformity Assessment Body – Balazs Bozsik, Technical Director - Medical Audit 9:40 - 10:20 WET Article 61 Updates and Impact - Kevin Holochwost – Director, Technical Assessment 10:20 - 10:40 AM Break 10:40 - 11:20 QMSR Readiness: Common Challenges and Practical Strategies Maylin Truesdell, Director of Regulatory 11:20 - 12:00 Overcoming the Top Nonconformances – Mingxiang Xu, Technical Director – Product Assessor 12:00 - 12:40 Lunch 12:40 - 1:20 Cybersecurity for Medical Device Industry – Willy Fabritius, Global Head Strategic Development – Global Innovation, Mobility & Digital Trust 1:20 - 2:00 ISO 10993 – BioCompatibility – Dujuan Lu – Manager/Global Lead – Extractable & Leachable Testing 2:00 - 2:20 PM Break 2:20 - 3:00 RAPS In Action: How our Professional Community Shaped my Career - Jay Vaishnav 3:00 - 3:45 Regulatory Challenges – Mingxiang Xu, Dujuan Lu, Balazs Bozsik, Kevin Holochwost – Moderated by Greg Jacobson 3:45 - 4:00 Closing Meeting 4:00 - 6:00 Holiday Party/Reception Location Embassy Suites by Hilton - Santa Ana Orange County Airport 1325 E. Dyer Road Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sponsors Platinum Event Sponsor SGS Gold Event Sponsor SGS Bronze Event Sponsor Enginius ECI Abbvie 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 support@raps.org . 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 support@raps.org 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 RAPS@raps.org