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Dedicated to educational instruction and support to individuals for their professional development regarding the laws, regulations, and standards established by international, federal and state government regulatory agencies as they apply to the development, manufacture, distribution, and/or use of drugs, biologics, and medical devices.

SDRAN 

 Are you interested in learning more about Regulatory Affairs in the biotech and life sciences industries?

Our Board Of Directors

Laura Guy, MS, RAC
President

Laura Guy, MS, RAC, earned a BS in Psychobiology from UCLA and an MS in Regulatory Affairs from SDSU. Her Company, Regulatory Liaisons, LLC provides Regulatory Affairs and Quality System services to innovators and manufacturers of pharmaceutical (Rx and OTC), biologic, cosmetic, medical devices (including IVDs) and combination products. To support her clients, Ms. Guy establishes infrastructures that promote compliance with FDA/ISO/ICH/MDR regulations and standards. 

Areas of expertise include establishing compliant Quality Systems, GXP auditing, and employee training. For regulatory submissions such as INDs, NDAs, IDEs, 510(k)s and PMAs, she assists clients with regulatory strategy to promote swift, practical and successful plans to introduce the product into the marketplace. A member of SDRAN from its conception, Ms. Guy Co-chaired VP of Programs. You may know her from teaching RAC Study Group preparation courses, classes for the SDSU MSRA program and extension courses for UCSD. As a founding member of the SDRAN Mentoring Program, she continues as a committee member. During her term as President-Elect, Ms. Guy will focus on the fundamental purpose of SDRAN—Serving our local Regulatory, Quality and Clinical professionals. When possible, SDRAN will reach out to others who share our core values and could benefit from our educational opportunities.
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Kim Walker, MS, RAC, FRAPS
Past-President

Kim Walker is an independent Global Regulatory, Quality, and Clinical Affairs Consultant and owner of Kim Walker Consulting since 2006 with over 30 years of industry experience.  She is active in non-profits, serving on the board of directors and various committees, and has managed, moderated, and presented at several professional conferences.  Kim has been an SDRAN Mentoring Committee volunteer since 2009 and RAC Study Group presenter since 2014.  She is a current instructor at SDSU and Roseman University and past instructor at UCI and CSUF for both graduate and undergraduate level regulatory courses.

Kim achieved both the US and EU RAPS RAC and has been accepted as a RAPS Fellow in recognition of her contributions and leadership in advancing the regulatory profession.  Additionally, Kim received the 2008 Leonard Stauffer Award from RAPS in recognition of her contributions to mentoring and furthering regulatory professional education development.  She received a Leveraging Collaboration Award from the FDA for being the industry originator of the LOS-DO Quality Leadership Network, helping to bridge communication and collaboration opportunities between FDA and industry and she was awarded an OCRA and SDRAN lifetime membership for her contributions to these organizations.  She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Bio-Medical Sciences and a Master of Science degree in Regulatory Affairs.   Kim’s vision for her term as Past-President of SDRAN is to work with the Board of Directors in expanding and enhancing the quality and variety of educational programs, networking, mentoring, and professional growth opportunities for SDRAN members and the general regulatory community.
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Daniel Yeh, RAC
Treasurer

Daniel Yeh, RAC, has over ten years of experience in the Development, Manufacturing, and Commercialization of medical devices. In his current role as the Director of Regulatory and Quality at MedWaves Inc., Daniel is managing new product submissions as well as maintaining international registrations. 

His regulatory work includes 510(k) submissions, managing the quality system, and responding to FDA and ISO audits. Outside of quality, he also oversees product development and manages clinical activities including distributor sales, product training and other medical affairs.

Daniel graduated from UCSD where he majored in Biology. He obtained his US RAC certification in 2012. Daniel joined the SDRAN board of directors in 2015and is currently serving his third term as Treasurer. He has volunteered with SDRAN since 2010, serving on the education Committee as EU Group Lead and technical support since 2014. In 2017 he was co-chair of the committee. IN addition, Daniel supports the Member Relations Committee by planning and assisting with member events. During his terms as Treasurer on the SDRAN Board of Directors, he successfully transitioned financial records to a software-based system and ensured compliance with local and federal financial requirements. Daniel’s vision for his term as Treasurer is to find innovative ways to give back to the membership while maintaining a fiscally responsible budget. [email protected]
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Azita Hedayati, MS, ASPC, CMQ/OE, CQA Hedayati, MS, ASPC, CMQ/OE, CQA
VP of Mentoring

Azita Hedayati is a Regulatory professional with experience in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and program management, having spent over two decades in leadership roles within the medical device and healthcare sectors.

Most recently, Azita served as the Sr. Quality Systems Program Manager at Medtronic, where she managed quality initiatives at the Northridge facility. Prior to that, she was the Sr. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance at eVent Medical, overseeing regulatory and quality compliance for medical products at the company’s Lake Forest office.

Azita’s extensive career includes her 10-year tenure at HORIBA Medical as Director of Quality and Regulatory, where she led quality system improvements and regulatory compliance efforts across product lines. She also spent more than 20 years at Beckman Coulter, where she held multiple roles, including Staff QA Scientist and Quality Manager. There, she was responsible for maintaining quality training programs, leading internal audits, and managing a team to ensure compliance with ISO and GMP standards. Azita holds certifications in Clinical Chemistry (ASCP), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), and Certified Quality Auditor (CQA). She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
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Olivia Yu, PhD
VP of Website & Communications

Olivia Yu, PhD, has extensive experience spanning exploratory drug discovery to clinical development and FDA approval. She has held various roles in preclinical research, Clinical Trial Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Management. She is currently a Project Manager at Navigate BioPharma Services Inc., a Novartis subsidiary. Olivia received her Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences from the University of California, San Diego and her Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Olivia’s vision for her term as VP WebCommunications is to continue to work with the Board of Directors in furthering the quality and variety of educational programs, networking, and learning opportunities for SDRAN’s members and non-members.
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Jing Li, MS
VP of Education

Jingrui (Jing) brings over 6 years of invaluable experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, specializing as a design control/design quality engineer. With her expertise, she has successfully led numerous projects involving drug/device combination products, in vitro diagnostic devices (IVD), companion diagnostic products, and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) products. Serving as a design control project lead, she has effectively provided both project management and technical leadership to ensure strict compliance with U.S. FDA medical device regulations (21 CFR 820) as well as international standards such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, 62366, EU MDR> and IVDR.

Jing holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Engineering from Cornell University and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. Notably, while maintaining a full-time position, she recently obtained her second Master's degree in Regulatory and Quality Science from the University of Jingrui (Jing) brings over 6 years of invaluable experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, specializing as a design control/design quality engineer. With her expertise, she has successfully led numerous projects involving drug/device combination products, in vitro diagnostic devices (IVD), companion diagnostic products, and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) products. Serving as a design control project lead, she has effectively provided both project management and technical leadership to ensure strict compliance with U.S. FDA medical device regulations (21 CFR 820) as well as international standards such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, 62366, EU MDR and IVDR. Jing holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Engineering from Cornell University and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. Notably, while maintaining a full-time position, she recently obtained her second Master's degree in Regulatory and Quality Science from the University of Southern California, showcasing her commitment to professional growth and continuous learning. Jing has been a dedicated volunteer for the SDRAN Education Committee for the past two years. She actively contributes to preparing and facilitating numerous Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) study sessions, diligently following up with instructors both before and after the meetings. In her role as the Vice President of Education for SDRAN, Jing envisions furthering her commitment to assisting members aspiring to excel in RAC Drug/Device tests. Her goal is to enhance exam preparation and support, fostering an environment that encourages members to connect with like-minded individuals. She aims to facilitate the formation of discussion panels and study groups, fostering collaborative learning and knowledge exchange within the community Southern California, showcasing her commitment to professional growth and continuous learning. Jing has been a dedicated volunteer for the SDRAN Education Committee for the past two years. She actively contributes to preparing and facilitating numerous Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) study sessions, diligently following up with instructors both before and after the meetings. In her role as the Vice President of Education for SDRAN, Jing envisions furthering her commitment to assisting members aspiring to excel in RAC Drug/Device tests. Her goal is to enhance exam preparation and support, fostering an environment that encourages members to connect with like-minded individuals. She aims to facilitate the formation of discussion panels and study groups, fostering collaborative learning and knowledge exchange within the community.
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Clara Feider, Ph.D., CCRA
VP of Programs
Clara Feider, Ph.D., CCRA, has a passion for the clinical development of in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and devices. Clara received her B.S. in Chemistry from the University of San Francisco in 2015 and her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020. Her academic research was focused on translating traditional analytical technics into the clinical setting to improve the diagnosis and detection of various diseases including ovarian cancer, thyroid cancer, and endometriosis.
In 2021, Clara transitioned into clinical research and is currently a Sr. Clinical Research Associate at a contract research organization, CovarsaDx Corp., where she assists in the execution of clinical studies for various IVD products. Clara has been a member of SDRAN since 2020. During her time as a member, Clara has served on the Membership and Education Committees. Although she recently relocated to Pennsylvania, she looks forward to furthering her involvement in the SDRAN community and expanding upon the virtual learning opportunities that blossomed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clara also hopes to broaden the variety of program opportunities available through SDRAN in order to increase engagement with members of the regulatory community. She aims to introduce programs that are unique, educational, and applicable to those throughout regulatory affairs and adjacent fields.
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San Diego, CA 92192-7595