We’re excited to welcome six new professionals and five student members who joined our chapter over the past three months. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new members as they become part of our expanding community of safety professionals. We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and supporting each other in advancing safety in our industries!

Professional Members

• Allen Nichols
• Georgia Lee
• Cynthia Clipper-Gray, CHSP
• Linda L Small, ARM
• Joaquin Alonso Schmidt, ASP
• Neil Ozonur, CSP

Student Members

• Amir League
• Rayan Abdallah Soueidan
• Natasha Mortera
• Aleina Ruaboro
• Szu-Ching (Janet) Fang

The Orange County Chapter has been awarded Platinum Level Recognition for the 2024–2025 year, marking another successful milestone for the chapter.

This recognition is based on the chapter activities and reviewed by the Regional Vice President and Area Director. The Platinum designation represents the highest level of chapter achievement within ASSP.

With the leadership of Carolyn Oakes, President 2024–2025, and with the dedicated efforts of the Orange County Chapter Board and volunteers, the chapter delivered outstanding value to its members and advanced the safety profession as a whole. ASSP commended the chapter for this impressive level of success, which reflects the collective commitment of its leadership team, volunteers, and members.

Dear Members of the OC ASSP,

I am honored to take on the role and responsibilities of President of the Orange County Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals for the 2025-2026 year. I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.

First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to our outgoing President and Member-At-Large, Carolyn Oakes, CSP, for her leadership and guidance throughout an impactful 2024-25 chapter year, during which she led our chapter to achieve Platinum recognition from the ASSP. Carolyn, “thank you” for your dedication and countless hours of service to our chapter.