Jess Vallee-Vasquez
My name is Jess Vallee-Vasquez and I am running for the position of Treasurer for the NJ Chapter of ASSP. ASSP, recognized as the premier global safety professional organization, has been a driving developmental support throughout my educational and professional career. I would love to give back to the chapter that has helped me become the safety professional I am today. I have been a member since 2015, starting as a student member during my time at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). As a recipient of two NJ ASSP scholarships, I know how important financial strength is to this chapter and its impact on our members. Solid financials are the cornerstone for all the wonderful events and value we give to our members.
After graduating from IUP and Chatham University with a B.S. in Environmental Biology, a Master’s in Sustainability, and an MBA, I entered the safety field with Sompo as a Risk Control Trainee under the management of Christine Sullivan. I was fully immersed in all the facets of EHS- worker safety, environmental protection, and consumer safety. I am grateful for this career opportunity because I get to see all the ways that EHS is interwoven throughout daily life and its positive impact. I will soon be celebrating my 5th year anniversary with Sompo as a Risk Control Consultant.
I am currently NJ ASSP WISE Chapter Chair, organizing and attending many events. I am honored to be presenting for the third time at the global ASSP summer PDC and have given multiple presentations for the chapter, specialty groups and AIHA. After a successful Women in Fire Protection Panel webinar, I will be continuing to highlight our members through NJ WISE’s community interest group webinars.
With my multiple years of experience in financial dealings, I can bring great value to the treasurer position. During my time at IUP, I was the treasurer of the Honor Fraternity Phi Sigma Pi, a national organization, where I was the sole chair that kept books balanced and practiced sound financial planning. Also, my MBA accounting and financial classes well prepared me for this position to maintain proper financial statements.
My main goal for this position is to be a collaborative asset to the chapter I cherish so much. I value the input and collaboration of all members. Cristiano Godoy, current treasurer, has been such a rock for this chapter over the years, and I plan to continue his great work as future treasurer. I look forward to supporting him in his new officer roles.