There are so mcuh work to be done in the SH&E Engineering field and some great resources to be successful. Take advantage of a great mentor and network!

I manage a team of safety professional as well as work on safety project work for Safety Services at Walt Disney Park & Resorts

I started in the field of Safety Engineering when many companies did not realize the true need for a Safety Professional. At the time my company chose me to take care of the Safety responsibilities even though I didnt have any experience. I learned very quickly!

A lot fo work around regaularoty compliance both in the Environmental and Safety field. That includes program development, education and implementation. I also manage direct reports and teams. I have also been in Claims Management. Ride Safety and Guest Safety in our parks has been a big part of my work as well.

The type of owrk I do is both technical and the softer side of Engineering so I have the best of both worlds!

Mostly that every day I know what I do makes a difference in the lives of people and for the environment. Thats what I am most proud of. I have had many special projects along the way and recently finished publishing a book about women in the SH&E field but all of the pales in comparison to helping people go home the same way they came to work!

For women in particular I think it can be more difficult, so its the process of having to prove yourself and also wlaking a very thin line of being assertive versus being perceived as being aggressive.

I am a mother of 2 college aged daughters and have a wonderful family of friends and animals in my life.

My short term goals are to be successful in my new role and really drive true safety cultural change. Long term I would like to get my masters degree and CSP certification and teach and consult.

I think I am naturally independent, confident and a leader. Those are all critical attributes for a women in the SH&E field to excel.

I am a volunteer junkie! Sometimes I have to stop myself from thinking I can save the world!! I am the Chairperson of Women in Safety Engineering, chairperson of the Alliance fro Central Florida Safety, am active in my local ASSE Chapter including Chairing Fundraising, on the Board for the Ovarian Cancer Alliance and a variety of other special projects including the Childrens Safety Village. I LOVE being outdoors and all sports especially tennis and regularly practice yoga and am very into healthful nutrition.

Get your education first! Second, get experience as an intern or a volunteer. NETWORK!! That is probably one of the most important things you can do next to getting a great mentor! Do all of that!!

I graduated from Kent State University in Ohio with a Bachelors of Science. Since then I have taken countless continuing education classes and am also a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist, a certified Playground Inspector and Food Safety Manager.