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

We are inviting a select group of members to participate as mentors in our April and October Mentoring Program. Your experience and guidance can make a meaningful difference for participants looking to grow professionally.

Program details

• Program cycles: April and October
• Role requested: Mentee/Mentor
• Matching: Mentee sign-ups are required so we can match mentees with available mentors.

Next step: Please review the message and, if you are interested, go to assp.org/WISE and sign up as a mentee.

Thank you for supporting the growth and development of our community.

Sincerely,

Mary Stine, MSc, ASP
Chairperson WISE
ASSP Greater San Jose Chapter 

If you’re going to Safety2026 this year, there’s an after-party on the last day. It’s a separate event and not sponsored by ASSP. You can attend through our Chapter, and as WISE board members, we’ve secured a few tickets using the WISE budget. We’re also looking for volunteers to help at the event for four hours.  

The tickets are prepaid, and you don’t have to volunteer to get one.  

Celebrating HERstory in Safety

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) (PDT) // Anaheim, California

If you’re interested and haven’t bought a $30 ticket yet, we still have three available from the budget. So far, per our Exec Council meeting, Melonee, Mary H, and I will be there.

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The upcoming term for the executive council will bring forward a diverse array of candidates, each dedicated to driving progress and innovation. These individuals hail from various backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to the table, ensuring multifaceted leadership for the future. 

ELECTED and Nominated Officers FY 2026-2027

Elected by Membership Voting Officers

Position: President-Elect 

• Mary Harvey, CSP, CHMM, EHS Manager at Valley Water
• Johnny Figueroa, CSP, CEO at AgriSafe Solutions LLC

Position: Treasurer 

• Vacant

Position: Secretary 

• Julie Kreger King, CSP – Senior Consultant at the Antea Group 

Position: Chapter Advisory Group Member 

• Larry Griffie, CSP, CHST, PSM-I – EHS Leader at SLAC
• Sheila Quinonez Moreno, MBA, CSP, EHS Specialist at Intuitive 

Position: VP Government Affairs 

• Alpesh Tank, CSP, Senior HSSE Director at JLL
• Dawn Armstrong, CSP, CIE- City of San Jose 

Position: VP Membership 

• Kelsie Adesoye, Stanford University, Injury and Illness Prevention Manager

Nominated by President Officers

Position: WISE Chairperson 

• Erica Rendler

Communications Chairperson

• Nirap Sainju, CSP, CHMM – Senior EHS Specialist at Abbott Diabetes Care 

Program Chairperson

• Mary Harvey, CSP, EHS Manager at Valley Water 

PDC Chairperson

• Travis Le, New Business Rep at Cintas

Jobs Coordinator Chairperson 

• Ross French, CSP, Environmental Health and Safety Consultant Manager at Triumvirate Environmental

Awards Chairperson

• Emily Hellman, CSP – Associate Industrial Hygienist at California Department of Toxic Substances 

Scholarship Chairperson

• Melonee Cruse, CSP, ARM EHS Manager at Cal State San Luis Obispo

Social Event Chairperson

• Brawn Diaz, CSP, EHS Leader at Apple