Affiliations
Marketing Research Association (MRA)
Mission: MRA is a self-managed, not-for-profit organization providing programs and services for members to enhance their professional development, stay connected with the marketing research community, and gain insight into information about trends occurring in the industry. MRA currently has approximately 3,000 members internationally, representing all segments of the research profession.
Qualitative Research Consultants Association (QRCA)
Mission: Qualitative Research Consultants Association is a not-for-profit organization that promotes excellence in all aspects of qualitative research. QRCA Research Consultants include focus group moderators, facilitators, interviewers, and planners in many types of qualitative research. Their expertise includes focus groups, individual depth interviews (IDIs), ethnography, observational research, usability research, idea generation, and other qualitative approaches in-person and online.
American Society of Trial Consultants (ASTC)
Mission: ASTC is formed of professionals who devote themselves to enhancing the effectiveness of legal advocacy. Members work with attorneys in planning all phases of trial—including discovery, trial preparation, and jury behavior. The work of members encompasses expertise in many fields, including psychology, communications, graphic design, and theater, as well as the law. The American Society of Trial Consultants is the pre-eminent organization for establishing practice standards, ethical guidelines, and continuing education for members of this highly specialized field.