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"My priority is to keep up the great momentum
we have going. I am blessed to work with a
very strong Registration Services team."
-- Melanie Leaf

Finally, for C.E.T. applicants needing to verify their educational credentials, we continue to add to our list of disciplinespecific certification exams. This process is of particular
value to the growing number of internationally-educated
professionals who see in ASET an opportunity to launch
their Canadian careers. This is a costly, time-consuming
undertaking, but one we are committed to completing in the
interests of fairness. We aim to offer the most comprehensive, relevant and robust certification possible.

A: What has been the biggest challenge or
learning curve as you've stepped into the role?
ML: I stepped into the role as Acting Registrar shortly before COVID-19, so the biggest challenge was learning the
position while trying to shift my team and myself to a work
from home model. Moving everything we do to a virtual
platform presented a few challenges; however, with the
support of a fantastic team, we've been able to transition
fairly seamlessly.

have an awareness of how changes in the external environment (like the economy, government or even social changes) might affect us as an organization or our membership.
If we are aware of how the environment is changing, we
can be better prepared to recognize how we can assist our
membership, and we can be more nimble in our response.

A: Last question. Are there any messages that
you have for ASET members?
ML: It's been a tough year for many because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the effects we've felt both personally
and economically. But ASET is there for you and these are
just some of the ways that ASET can help you:
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Your ASET membership gives you access to
networking and professional development
opportunities through our mentorship and volunteer
programs.

Your membership supports you in developing skills
that can help you achieve more in your workplace
through the free monthly webinars that also count
towards the annual CPD requirements.

Your membership also gives you access to the ASET
Career Centre, where key employers post jobs
exclusively for ASET members.

A: What do you enjoy the most about the role?
ML: I really enjoy team building and providing the opportunity for my staff to grow and develop. I am also a bit of
a policy nerd and I really enjoy finding ways we can refine
processes while ensuring we are following our mandate. My
team has been instrumental in brainstorming ideas on how
we can improve processes for members and it is always exciting when they come up with an idea that we can run with.

A: How important is that idea of helping future
members and evolving to you?
ML: Very important. We live in a constantly changing environment, as do our members. We want to ensure that we

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