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

President Mary Stine shares key updates, activities, and information for members of the Greater San Jose ASSP Chapter.

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As the President of our Chapter, I want to continue with our theme of Total Worker Health®. Here is a tool that can help you assess where your organization stands and guide you in creating meaningful strategies for the next session.

As workplace demands continue to evolve, organizations that thrive are those that recognize employees as their most valuable asset—not just in productivity, but in health and well-being. The Total Worker Health® (TWH) approach, developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), integrates occupational safety with broader wellness strategies to create environments where employees can truly thrive.

Why Use the NIOSH Total Worker Health® Assessment Tool?

To support this transformative approach, NIOSH and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health offer a practical tool: The Workplace Integrated Safety and Health (WISH) Assessment Tool.

This tool helps organizations:
– Evaluate current policies and practices
– Identify gaps in worker protection and well-being
– Strategically design or enhance wellness initiatives

Whether you’re launching a new program or refining a current one, the WISH Assessment helps you gather real insights to guide your next steps.

Real-World Impact: Case Studies of Success

Organizations using the Total Worker Health® framework have seen real improvements in engagement, morale, and retention. When companies invest in the well-being of their teams, people feel safer, more motivated, and more loyal.

Check out these inspiring case studies:

• Kent Power: A Safer Utility Workforce
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021).
  https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/twh/case-study-kentpower.html

• Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health: A Culture of Caring
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020).
  https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/twh/case-study-dartmouth.html

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Empower your team by assessing where you stand and where you can go. Use the WISH Assessment Tool to build a culture of well-being.

📲 Scan the QR code below to download the WISH Assessment Tool and take the first step toward a stronger, healthier workplace:

Or visit:
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Hello ASSP GSJC members,

Exciting news – the Greater San Jose Chapter (GSJC) has officially opened our own swag store on Print Your Cause! On the site, you will see a variety of apparel, totes, and other accessories that have our ASSP GSJC logo. Additionally, some items also have our 60th Anniversary Gold Logo to commemorate this tremendous milestone.

All proceeds go towards the chapter, with us looking forward to adding more items to the store as we continue to grow. We hope to see many of you proudly wearing items from our store!

Here is the store link: https://shop.printyourcause.com/campaigns/assp-greater-san-jose-chapter .

If you have any questions, comments or feedback regarding the swag items, please reach out to awards@sj.assp.org.

Sincerely,

ASSP GSJC Executive Committee