The Greater San Jose Chapter of the ASSP continues to demonstrate strong leadership, innovation, and member‑driven progress as we move forward in 2026. Over the past year, the chapter has focused on strengthening governance, expanding engagement opportunities, and modernizing how we connect with our members—efforts that position us well for sustained success.

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The Greater San Jose Chapter of ASSP continues to build on a strong foundation of leadership, innovation, and member engagement as we move through 2026. Recent updates reflect our commitment to transparency, professional development, and well‑being within the safety community.

Our website now features expanded resources, including a new WISE Mentoring hub, an Advisory Group section highlighting representative initiatives, and ongoing Psychological Safety updates aligned with ISO 14003. Together with a newly elected leadership team and engaging upcoming events, these enhancements position our chapter for continued success and meaningful connection.

Stay connected and explore what’s ahead.

Recent Achievements and Chapter Updates
As President of the Greater San Jose chapter, I am proud to share several notable
achievements and updates with our community. This being my final year as President, I
believe the changes and accomplishments made under my administration were
improvements to resilience and capacity of accountability for our leadership.
In addition to these successes, we continue to provide several exciting initiatives on the
horizon that promise to enhance member engagement and outreach. I encourage
everyone to check out our Greater San Jose website for the latest updates. We now
have a tab for WISE Mentoring. I am the incoming ASSP Advisory Board WISE Chair.
This is an unlimited time role. All applications will come through to me, and we will
spearhead our program from this platform to engage with global chapters utilizing the
framework as a hub. We also have added an Advisory Group section to inform all of
what our two representatives are working on, and to announce meetings for your input.
We are also including Psychological Safety updates using ISO14003 to inform our
membership and give resources on that topic.

Council Leadership and Nominations
We have completed our elections and are proud to announce our new cabinet for 2026-
2027 and beyond. Our President and President -Elect officers share two years in each
role; their term in office shall conclude in 2029 and 2031 respectively.

Upcoming Events and Acknowledgments
Looking ahead, we have a depth of knowledge to be shared in the psychological safety
arena, the technical framework of water processing and an exciting opportunity to get
out and meet our members at the upcoming San Francisco Giants game with excellent
seats and a pre event session for those who cannot attend the game, but would like to
meet the officers.

Closing Remarks
Thank you all for your dedication and enthusiasm as we move forward together. Please
consider applying for a leadership position next year in the Winter so that we can add
even more value with your input and initiative.

April 13, 2026

ASSP Membership,
I am pleased to announce the results of the Greater San Jose Chapter election for the 2026-2027 chapter year.

President: Jay Jamali, CSP

President-Elect: Mary Harvey, CSP, CHMM

Vice President Membership: Kelsie Adesoye, CSP

Vice President Government Affairs: Dawn Armstrong, CSP, CIE

Secretary: Julie Kreger King, CSP

Advisory Group Member to the Society Advisory Group: Larry Griffie, CSP, CHST, PSM-I and Sheila Quinonez Moreno, MBA, CSP

Many congratulations to our newly elected leadership team!
On behalf of the Nominations & Elections Committee, many thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s election process.

Sincerely,
Nirap Sainju, CSP
Nominations & Elections Chair

Dear ASSP Greater San Jose Chapter Members,

The Greater San Jose Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals is pleased to announce the availability of two (2), one-thousand ($1,000) student scholarships for the upcoming academic year. These scholarships are intended to support students pursuing careers in environmental, occupational, and health and safety, or closely related fields.

Eligible students include those majoring or minoring in safety-related disciplines such as engineering, environmental science, chemistry and chemistry-related sciences, health sciences, kinesiology, nursing, occupational safety and health, psychology, and other  science-based programs, are currently enrolled at an accredited college or university with an anticipated graduation date. Students enrolled in workshops, continuing education, or safety training courses or programs are not eligible. Details on who can apply and how to apply are found on the flyer.

Preference will be given to students who:

• Have a letter of recommendation from an ASSP Chapter member , preferably from the Greater San Jose Chapter.
• Are currently working as student interns or assistants in a safety-related internship or an Enviromental Health and Safety (EHS) office.
• Demonstrate commitment to the safety and health profession.
• We encourage our members to share this opportunity with eligible students, serve recommenders, and help promote the mission of ASSP by supporting future safety professionals.

Thank you for your continued commitment to advancing safety and health.

Sincerely,
Melonee Cruse, CSP
Scholarship Committee Chair
Greater San Jose Chapter
American Society of Safety Professionals

Attachment: Scholarship Flyer