Get Involved
The NSC Women’s Division has opportunities to get involved in a variety of ways. Join a committee, take a leadership role, participate in an educational program or serve on a committee.
Save the Date!
The 2021 Women's Luncheon will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, with the annual meeting following until 5 p.m. (ET), alongside the NSC Safety Congress & Expo. Registration information and agenda will be available soon!
Program Committee
The Women’s Division Program Committee will meet three times in 2021 to focus on issues disproportionately affecting women in the workplace. In addition to the three, one-hour meetings, expect an additional five hours of work on these projects throughout the year. Click the date to register.
Engagement Committee
The Women’s Division Engagement Committee helps identify ways for Division members to get involved in the work of the Division. In addition to three, one-hour meetings in 2021, there are opportunities to give more time as committee members are able. Click on the date to register.
Contact Sarah Van Huis for more information, or to add your voice and experience. If these committees aren’t what you’re looking for, no problem! Complete this quick survey and help us better understand your needs.
Women in Leadership Webinar Series
Join the Women’s Division for its ongoing series highlighting women in leadership positions in safety:
- June 8, Noon CT
Amy May, General Manager, Boeing Canada Winnipeg - Aug. 18, 12 p.m. CT
April Clayton, PhD, Senior Research Safety Manager, Office of Research Safety, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute - Oct. 20, 1 p.m. CT
Cindy Miller, CEO, Stericycle
Meetings
Women's Division Mid-year Meeting (March 3, 2021)
Annual Meeting (Oct. 7, 2020)
Division Specific Information
Have Division specific information to include here? Email it to [email protected].
Recorded Webinars
- Women in Leadership Series: Maryann L. Combs (April 14, 2021)
- Women in Leadership Series: Mary Draves (Feb. 24, 2021)
- Women in Leadership Series: Laura Fiffick Get the presentation. (Dec. 9, 2020)
- Women in Leadership - Creating Leadership Opportunities: Nicole Thunich (Oct. 14, 2020)
- Panel Discussion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How Safety Practitioners Can Make a Difference Get the presentation. (Oct. 8, 2020)
- Women in Workplace Health and Safety are WorkingWell! Get the presentation. (Sept. 8, 2020)
- Women in Leadership Series: Paula Gold-Williams (Aug. 12, 2020)
- How Can We Help to Carry the Load: Pregnancy and Ergonomic Considerations in the Workplace. Get the presentation. (July 14, 2020)
- Advancing Women at Every Level: A Conversation with NSC CEO Lorraine Martin Get the presentation. (June 18, 2020)
- Empowering Women in the Safety Industry (Jan. 30, 2020)
- Reproductive Health and the Workplace (Nov. 4, 2019, presented by NIOSH)
Other Opportunities
Are you interested in sharing your safety story? The National Safety Council has three opportunities:
- For all safety professionals: Safety+Health Magazine highlights safety professionals in the “My Story” section of the magazine. About 500 words, for individuals at all levels.
- For safety professionals with 15 or more years of experience: Tell us how you’ve seen safety change during your career in the Safety First Blog. An interview form will be sent to you, and the series is posted on nsc.org and LinkedIn.
- Are you interested in helping create a webinar or panel discussion for the Women in Leadership or educational series? Contact [email protected] for more information.
Women's Division Leadership Team
Chair
Shelley Brown
Vice Chair/Recruitment and Retention Chair
Shawne Walthall
Awards and Recognition Chair
Shawne Walthall
Women’s Workplace Issues Chair
Cassandra Dillon
