Selena Schmidt is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Technical Consultant for Liberty Mutual Insurance with over 20 years of experience in the occupational safety and health profession. She holds both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Murray State University. As a consultant, Selena is responsible for identifying risk, conducting assessments, coaching health and safety stakeholders, and recommending best practices for continuous improvement. Working with business partners, she has collaboratively revised and developed multiple H&S Standards, programs, and training, as well as an assessment process. Selena has been a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) for more than 20 years. She is currently the Region VII Secretary and a member of ASSP’s Technical Publication Advisory Committee. Previously as the Area Director for the Region VII South Area, she focused her efforts on assisting struggling chapters. Selena has held multiple leadership roles within the Middle Tennessee Chapter including President, Treasurer, Membership Chair, and Delegate. In 2008, she co-founded the Emerging Professionals in OSH Common Interest Group (CIG) where she has served as the Administrator and Chair. She has also been a committee member for the Future Safety Leaders Conference, Leadership Conference, and Outstanding Student Section Award Evaluation Committee. Selena presently lives in Hickory, Kentucky and is a member of the Middle Tennessee and Purchase Area Chapters. In her spare time, she enjoys musicals, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
I am honored to be considered for the Region VII Regional Vice President position and welcome the opportunity to continue serving our profession and region. If elected, I will focus my efforts to: • develop a strategic plan for the region that demonstrates ASSP’s CLEAR values, • create a stronger community that fosters collaboration and open communication, and • assist struggling chapters regain momentum. To help have a better understanding of chapter successes and challenges, I will have one-on-one conversations with chapter leaders. Achievements will be celebrated; action plans will be developed, and issues will be elevated when necessary. Maintaining regular communication through email and website updates ensures chapter and region leaders have the most up-to-date information from the Society. Consistent conference calls, special committee meetings, and the regional operating committee meetings will foster collaboration in the region community. With increasing focus on the future, it is imperative that we continue to engage current and future leaders to help ensure longevity of student sections, chapters, regions, and the Society. Applying knowledge gained from best practices in previous leadership positions, I will mentor and support chapter leadership in generating engagement opportunities for members and drive continued success. Together we can create meaningful and valuable experiences for our members. I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate with volunteers of our region. If elected, I will work to the best of my ability to represent Region VII membership effectively and with great commitment. I appreciate your consideration and support.