Research Computing and Data (RCD) professionals are in a lane all their own and training and career development in research cyberinfrastructure/research IT is often hard to find. You can proactively develop your career with some simple engagement at the national level. Hear from panel members from 4 different UC campuses on their experiences in relevant national RCD communities. These are leaders in High Performance Computing (HPC), the Campus Research Computing Consortium (CaRCC), EDUCAUSE, Research Data Access and Preservation (RDAP) Association, and more. Come to this session if you are: · An RCD professional looking for training, community, and leadership opportunities · Supervisors and managers looking for development opportunities for RCD staff · Campus leadership who want to grow their RCD programs and their national reputation