Maribeth Anderson, M.P.A., CSP, is senior partner of Safety & Risk Resilience Consulting, providing support to organizations around the globe to protect employees’ safety, develop business resilience and support crisis management. She strives to change leaders’ mindset from reactive to proactive to help develop strategic direction.
Anderson has more than 25 years of experience managing enterprise-wide risk in senior roles for global organizations. As a safety practitioner, she managed numerous crisis events including Sept. 11, 2001, Deepwater Horizon, hurricanes, COVID-19 and the war between Ukraine and Russia. These experiences have enhanced her strategic perspective to minimize the effects of crises.
Anderson’s vast experience and desire to share information has led her to present at conferences around the globe for organizations such as ASSP, Global Security Xchange and Business Continuity Institute. She believes in giving back to organizations that she values. She has been an ASSP since 1997 and served in elected positions at each level including president for the Greater Chicago Chapter, Region IV vice president and director-at-large on ASSP’s Board of Directors. She is proud member of the Society’s Women in Safety Excellence (WISE) Common Interest Group and has mentored numerous individuals formally and informally throughout her career. She also volunteered for the Business Continuity Institute, Chicagoland area hospitals and Girl Scouts of America. Anderson holds bachelor’s degrees in business administration and marketing from Lewis University and a Master of Public Administration from the Illinois Institute of Technology. She is married to Mel Anderson and they have two amazing adult children.
If elected as senior vice president, I will prioritize transparency, inclusivity and growth within ASSP, ensuring our organization continues to thrive in an evolving landscape. I am dedicated to identifying opportunities that enhance member value, increase our visibility as occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals and diversify revenue streams to further our mission.
Having been drawn into the OSH field after experiencing a fatality early in my career, I understand firsthand the critical importance of our work. This experience shaped my commitment to protecting lives and shaped the path of my professional journey.
My career has since been focused on empowering others to excel in the field of safety and helping them build resilience. As an ASSP member for more than 25 years, I have benefitted from the support, mentorship and resources this organization provides. My goal is to ensure that every member, whether new or seasoned, has the same opportunities to grow, learn and engage —regardless of their background, experience or available time.