The Foundation is the charitable arm of the American Society of Safety Professionals, focusing on educational programs that advance the profession we serve, developing tomorrow’s safety leaders, and supporting research to expand the knowledge of the safety community.
Our mission is to provide educational advancement, leadership development, and research opportunities to advance the safety, health, and environmental profession
Chartered in 1990 by the ASSP Board of Directors, the Foundation exists to provide programs and opportunities to advance the safety profession. The ASSP Foundation leads the safety profession on research initiatives that benefit the global community, while also providing educational opportunities, leadership development, and financial resources to benefit safety students and professionals.
Join us as we stake out our place in the culture of safety, placing the safety community at the crossroads of healthy workers and a flourishing environment.
We do this because safety matters, and no one knows that better than you.
It is only because of the generosity of our partners in safety that we are able to provide such amazing resources to members of our community. We are proud to share our numerous accomplishments with our supporters and are committed to open, honest transparency about what each dollar so graciously given can provide. We welcome you to see what you’ve helped us perform over the years and know you will see great value in your partnership with us.
The Foundation’s shield is more than just a bright, eye-catching logo. It’s a symbol of what the Foundation stands for, our work, and our mission. Take an in-depth look at our logo, what it means, and how it represents everything the Foundation and the safety community works to achieve.
The Foundation's Board of Trustees stems from multiple industries including construction, insurance, manufacturing, and higher education. With a vast array of expertise and years of experience at its disposal, the Board envisions and follows through with plans that affect every aspect of safety.
CHAIR
Linda M. Tapp, CSP
President
SafetyFUNdamentals
VICE CHAIR
Trish Ennis, CSP, ARM, CRIS
Executive Director
Colorado Safety Association
TRUSTEE
Bradley C. Barber, CSP
Executive Director of Global Workplace Safety Operations
General Motors
TRUSTEE
Donny Burke, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Program Director, Advanced Safety Engineering and Management
University of Alabama
TRUSTEE
Dr, Tracey L. Cekada, CSP, CHSP
Chairperson and Associate Professor Safety Sciences Department
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
TRUSTEE
Jan Simon Clark, CSP, CIH
Risk Team Lead
Chevron Pipe Line Company
TRUSTEE
Martin Jeppeson, CSP, ARM
Director of Regulatory Affairs
CALAMCO
TRUSTEE
Eric R. Sachleben, CSP
AVP, Risk Control Services
Liberty Mutual Insurance
TRUSTEE
Cece Weldon, CSP, ARM
PAST CHAIR
David T. Crowley, CSP, CHMM
Senior EHS Director
HP Hood LLC
SECRETARY & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jennifer McNelly, J.D.
Executive Director and Secretary
American Society of Safety Professionals
DIRECTOR, FOUNDATION
Mary C. Goranson
American Society of Safety Professionals
DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Willy Medina
ASSP Foundation
DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Sarah Martino
ASSP Foundation
