Board creates ad hoc task force on court reporter workforce development; Member Gonzales named chair

The Court Reporters Board established an ad hoc task force focused on court reporter workforce development and pipeline issues, including possible barriers to instructor credentialing and ways to expand training and recruitment. Board members agreed the topic deserved concentrated attention and nominated Heather Lynn Gonzales to chair the task force.

Gonzales said she has experience writing exams, proctoring, mentoring students and working with schools; she accepted the chair role. The board described the process for forming the task force: the chair will select members and staff will collect names of interested participants for consideration. The task force will return recommendations to the board for consideration and, where appropriate, draft regulatory or policy proposals.

The motion to form the ad hoc task force and appoint Gonzales passed by consensus; staff will collect volunteer names and support the chair in convening the group.