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ASSP GSJC – Slate of Candidates for 2026-2027 Term

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

ISO 45010: Turning Menstrual and Menopausal Health into a Safety Priority

A surprise sick day, a distracted employee or a talented worker considering leaving the workforce altogether — these are real risks when workplaces fail to address the impact of menstruation and menopause.

Research shows that menstruation-related symptoms contribute to nearly 6 days of absenteeism per year for the nearly 45% of workers who report suffering absenteeism as part of their menstrual cycle, while menopause costs U.S. employers an estimated $1.8 billion annually in lost productivity.

These aren’t isolated HR concerns — they’re workplace safety and health issues. That’s why the release of the draft international standard ISO 45010 is a milestone for safety professionals. For the first time, menstruation and menopause are being framed not only as employee wellness topics but also as critical factors in occupational safety and health.

By integrating these issues into safety management systems, ISO 45010 provides a practical roadmap to reduce stigma, retain talent and create safer, healthier workplaces where every employee can thrive.

Read more of this article – here.