ASSP Foundation Awards Over $250,000 to Future and Current Safety Leaders 

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation announced a total commitment of $254,000 in scholarships and career development grants for 2025. This significant investment directly supports the next generation of environmental health and safety professionals and aids seasoned practitioners in advancing their expertise through further education and certification.

The funds empower students and professionals to pursue academic degrees, achieve key safety certifications, and attend specialized conferences to enhance their knowledge and leadership within the field.

Spotlight on Dedicated Recipients

A diverse group of individuals has received support to propel their careers and enhance safety in various sectors, including:

• Andrea Vivaldi (University of Massachusetts Lowell) received a $3,000 scholarship, which helps her advance her doctoral work examining ergonomics in modern workplaces, especially multi-monitor setups and hybrid work environments;
• Shyan Kahlil (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) received a $6,000 scholarship, bolstering her goal to graduate with distinction and apply her technical expertise from her NTSB internship to developing innovative safety solutions;
• Jie He (University of Michigan – Ann Arbor) was awarded a $5,000 scholarship to support his research on environmental and occupational noise exposures, using wearable sensors and machine learning to develop more adaptive safety protocols;
• Jamie Faile (South Carolina) received a $500 grant to take the OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry course, enabling her to invest in her professional growth to effectively contribute to safer workplaces;
• Calvin Pierre (California) received a $500 grant to help cover costs for the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification, a pivotal step in his long-term goal to become a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and influence safety culture; and
• Michael Alroy (Massachusetts) received a $500 grant to support his participation in an ASP Exam Prep Class and Workshop, which also inspired him to encourage emerging professionals in his chapter to pursue the certification.

For more information, visit https://www.assp.org.