Women in Safety Engineering
WISE has been established to foster the advancement of women in the safety, health and environmental (SH&E) profession through the objectives contained in the mission statement.
Meet Our Officers
Chair: Kelly Bernish
Vice Chair: Jennifer Zipeto
Secretary: Lori Elder
Treasurer: Maureen Johnson
Committees
- Membership: Recruitment and maintenance of WISE members. Contact: Kelly Bernish
- Global Membership: Promotes the membership of international members in WISE. Contact: Kathy Seabrook
- Member Spotlight: Create monthly highlight to feature a WISE member. Contact: Deb McDaniel
- Local-Level Initiatives: Liaison for sharing of information between the WISE advisory board and the local ASSE chapters. Contact: Patricia Reed
- Mentor Program:A WISE member is matched with a less knowledgeable person in a developmental relationship to help coach them in their career. Contact: Lesli Johnson
- Publications: Create newsletters, including book reviews, and other publications. Contact: Elizabeth Sawyer
- Body of Knowledge: Develop WISE related information in support of ASSE BoK project. Contact: Jessica Vrabel
- PDC Planning: Handles special activities related to Annual PDC. Contact: Jennifer Zipeto.
- PDC Session Technical Advisement: Development and submission advice for applicants wishing to speak at a Professional Development Conference. Contact: Adele Abrams
- Awards & Recognition: Selection committee to determine recipients of WISE related awards. Contact: OPEN
- Web Administration:and maintain information contained on this website and LinkedIn presence. Contact: Lori Elder
- Resource Guide: Provides an online source for women's safety apparel and products as well as women-owned businesses and services. Contact: Linda Heyse-Highland
Please e-mail these Sub-Chairs to be added to their list of contacts and to receive further information on their goals and strategic plans.
We look forward to your participation!
To join WISE, contact ASSE Customer Service at (847)699-2929.
