Brian Nguyen, MISE, CSP, ARM, has been selected as the Orange County Chapter of ASSP 2025–2026 Safety Professional of the Year in recognition of his leadership, volunteer service, and continued contributions to the occupational safety and health profession.
Brian has been an active leader and dedicated volunteer within ASSP for many years, serving the Orange County Chapter in numerous leadership capacities, including Chapter President, President-Elect, Treasurer, and committee leadership roles. He currently serves as ASSP Region I Assistant Regional Vice President for Awards & Honors.
Throughout his involvement with the OC ASSP, Brian has played a key role in supporting chapter growth, professional development programming, student mentorship, and member engagement initiatives. He has helped organize and support technical meetings, joint chapter collaborations, professional networking events, mentorship opportunities, and student outreach efforts designed to strengthen connections within the safety community and support the next generation of safety professionals.
Those who have worked and volunteered alongside Brian often describe him as a leader who leads by example, with a strong work ethic, a collaborative mindset, and a positive, can-do attitude. Colleagues and fellow volunteers recognize his ability to bring people together, support chapter initiatives, and maintain a clear vision focused on advancing the profession while creating meaningful opportunities for members and students alike.
Brian is also passionate about mentorship and education. In addition to supporting students and young professionals through OC ASSP, he serves as an adjunct professor within the Department of Public Health in the College of Health and Human Development at California State University, Fullerton, where he teaches Occupational Safety and Health and mentors students pursuing careers in occupational safety and health.
Professionally, Brian serves as Director and Head of Safety and Health for OC Sports & Entertainment, where he oversees safety and health programs supporting operations across multiple entities and facilities within the sports, entertainment, hospitality, and mixed-use development sectors throughout Southern California.
The award was presented during the Chapter’s May Technical Meeting, where Brian was recognized among fellow safety professionals and industry peers for his contributions to the profession and the chapter.
