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As the Senior Coordinator for Radiation Safety Committees, Yvette is responsible for supporting and managing the committees required by regulation to oversee the safe use of radiation at Columbia University, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, the New York State Psychiatric Institute, and affiliated facilities. These include the Morningside Radiation Safety Committee, the Joint Radiation Safety Committee, the Radioactive Drug Research Committee, and a number of associated subcommittees. Yvette also manages the system of submission, review, and approval of research protocols involving radiation and human subjects, and maintains the records of personnel approved by the Joint Radiation Safety Committee to serve as clinical Authorized Users.
Windsor Franco is a Chemical Barcoder II stationed at Pupin 200. Windsor is responsible for bar-coding chemicals upon delivery and receipt and maintaining accurate chemical inventories through reconciliation and empty bottle handling.
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As the Senior Health Physicist, Sam is responsible for health physics functions and duties relating to the implementation of radiation safety programs and the EH&S departmental mission. Sam provides advanced consultation and technical direction to Radiation Safety, EH&S, and EH&S customers, with respect to the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices. Sam provides radiological and related support services to a variety of local and off-site Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital and New York State Psychiatric Institute facilities.
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As the Biological Safety Officer II, Samira is responsible for promoting and supporting the comprehensive biological safety program at all five Columbia University campuses. Samira demonstrates in-depth knowledge of biological safety regulations and professional guidelines and keeps abreast of regulatory changes through networking, seminars, continuing education and the proactive investigation of scientific literature. Samira cooperatively integrates activities with other EH&S programs and creatively interacts with multidisciplinary staff to address current and evolving health and safety issues.
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As the Senior Hazardous Materials Specialist (Sr. HMS), Ryan is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Hazardous Materials Program. Ryan ensures all Hazardous Materials Program projects, functions and reports are fulfilled across all University campuses (Morningside Heights, Irving Medical Center, Lamont Doherty, Baker Field, Nevis and Manhattanville), University affiliates (Barnard College and New York State Psychiatric Institute) and satellite locations. Ryan assesses research and non-research procedures and practices and develops creative, sustainable and compliant solutions that meet the operational needs of faculty, staff and students and are consistent with University standards and best practices.
Biography
A native of Queens, New York, Ryan’s early appreciation for the environment and the systems that protect it was shaped by his time in the Boy Scouts of America, which fostered his sense of adventure and love for the outdoors. Ryan earned his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from St. John’s University, where he also received his Master of Arts in Environmental Sustainability and Decision-Making. Prior to joining Columbia University, Ryan built a career in Environmental Health & Safety, supporting compliance and sustainability initiatives across healthcare and research settings. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys 3D printing models, aviation, baseball, rock climbing, and hiking.
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As the Chief Radiation Safety Officer and Executive Director, Peter provides innovative and strategic leadership and directs, leads, promotes and supports a comprehensive radiation safety program throughout Columbia University and affiliated institutions including the Cyclotron and Radiochemistry Lab, and the New York Presbyterian facilities (NYP-Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NYP-Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, NYP-Allen Hospital, and NYP-Lawrence Hospital). Peter collaborates with EH&S program directors and managers to promote best management practices on all Campuses and works directly with the Chairs of the Radiation Safety Committees to ensure that all activities are in compliance with pertinent local, state and federal regulations and applicable national and international standards of practice.
Peter is responsible for recommending, developing, maintaining and promoting appropriate policies, procedures and programs and maintaining awareness of changes in the regulatory environment including proposed changes to laws, regulations and standards. Peter oversees the radiation safety training program for faculty, staff, and students who work with radioactive materials or radiation-producing equipment. Peter applies best practices, including relevant controls (engineering/procedural/administrative) to maintain radiation exposures as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
Biography
Dr. Caracappa currently holds an appointment as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Medical Physics Program at Columbia. He is a licensed Medical Health Physicist, a licensed Professional Engineer, and has been certified in the comprehensive practice of health physics by the American Board of Health Physics since 2005.
Dr. Caracappa has been a practicing health physicist for nearly 20 years, with more than a dozen of those as the radiation safety officer for broad and diverse programs. Prior to joining Columbia, Dr. Caracappa served as the Radiation Safety Officer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, with responsibility for oversight of at a 100 MeV electron accelerator facility and a low-power research reactor, in addition to a comprehensive research program. He completed his Ph.D. at Rensselaer in 2006, and also became a member of the faculty in Nuclear Engineering, serving as the primary instructor for courses in Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics. In 2014, he was named the Director of the Reactor Critical Facility, a low-power research and training reactor at RPI.He also remained engaged in diverse research activities, including computational dosimetry for medical physics applications and development of methods for nuclear reactor benchmark experiments. He is responsible for significant contributions to the development of tools to improve the quantification, tracking, and management of radiation dose from Computed Tomography examination, one of the largest contributors to medical radiation exposure. He has authored or co-authored over 25 peer-reviewed papers or proceedings and 100 conference presentation abstracts on a diverse set of topics.
Following the nuclear accident at Fukushima Dai-ichi in March 2011, Dr. Caracappa appeared regularly in media coverage regarding the extent and impact of the radiological releases from the plant. He was sought after because he demonstrated the ability to communicate the information available and its implications in a fair, level-headed, and understandable manner. He appeared in the coverage of media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, AP, Reuters, NPR’s Morning Edition, Scientific American, Popular Mechanics, and PBS NewsHour.
He was recognized by the American Nuclear Society for his contributions to the response to the Fukushima Accident. In 2013 he was awarded the Elda E. Anderson Award from the Health Physics Society for contributions to the health physics as a young professional.
Paul Pires is a Chemical Barcoder I stationed at ChemStores. Paul is responsible for bar-coding chemicals upon delivery and receipt and maintaining accurate chemical inventories through reconciliation and empty bottle handling.
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As the Associate Manager for the Safety Training Programs, Pam is responsible for coordinating and maintaining a safety education and training program that enables EH&S and other Columbia University stakeholders to understand and maintain a safe and healthy environment, and ensure compliance with Columbia University and regulatory requirements. Pam is responsible to maintain a support structure for departmental program safety education trainings. Pam conducts assessments, evaluations, and utilize state-of-the-art instructional technology to improve the delivery and content of training in classroom and computer-based trainings (RASCAL and LION). Pam implements an evaluation program drawing on organizational principles to improve training quality and efficiency. In addition to her training program duties, Pam is the main contact for the Certificate of Fitness (C-14) Certification Program at Columbia University.
Biography
Before joining Columbia University, Pam had a long career in education, in which she taught math, science, and physical education. Pam served several professional associations in various volunteer leadership roles and volunteered as a support partner to special needs students. In addition, Pam also served as a coach and sports official.
Education
- Manchester College, Bachelor of Science, 1984
- Indiana Wesleyan University, Continuing Education
- Indiana University, Continuing Education
- Ball State University, Continuing Education
- Valparaiso University, Continuing Education
Interests
Collecting Snoopy memorabilia, reading, playing pickleball and pets.
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As the Health and Safety Specialist II, Mercedes is responsible for coordination and timely delivery of safety-related services and consultation to the University community across Morningside, Medical Center, Manhattanville, Lamont, Nevis, and University affiliates. Mercedes develops collaborative relationships with laboratory, facilities, administrative staff, and works with EH&S to ensure the effective implementation of safety programs addressing various hazards. Mercedes proactively develops and implements program goals and leads efforts to achieve such goals through continual program maintenance. Mercedes serves as the primary support to the senior leadership of the Occupational Safety Programs for University-, departmental- and program-wide activities, work group leadership, new staff onboarding, and operational matters related to Occupational Health & Safety for personnel and projects across all University campuses.
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As the Research Safety Program Coordinator, Marianne is responsible for organizing and scheduling services, processes, interactions, and compliance-based activities. Marianne provides efficient, client-focused support for the Research Safety Team throughout the University’s expansive research enterprise and all campuses/affiliations including Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), Morningside (MS), Manhattanville (MV), Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), Nevis, Barnard College (BC), NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH), and New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI). Marianne assists the Research Safety Team in assessing current procedures and suggesting creative, sustainable solutions to achieve regulatory compliance and coordinating operations, as well as providing support and redundancy to the departmental administrative team.
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As the Senior Project Manager/Safety and Regulatory Affairs, Lauren is responsible for collaborating with the Hazardous Materials, Safety and Radiation Safety Program personnel, and the Training and Development Coordinator to provide technical and regulatory compliance support at Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Barnard College and New York State Psychiatric Institute campuses, on a variety of defined projects. Lauren assists EH&S in advancing safety and sustaining compliance with relevant program policies and regulations related to safety performance, waste management and training.
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As the Health Physicist, Kyle is responsible for routine health physics functions and duties relating to the implementation of hospital-centered and clinical radiation safety programs and the EH&S departmental mission. Kyle provides radiological and related support services to a variety of Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Kyle Michael Marquez is a passionate young professional who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Physics. Born in Houston and raised in New England just outside of Boston, he has always appreciated the outdoors and camping. During his time in college, he joined the organization Camp Kesem at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Here, he developed a passion for helping others, acting as a camp counselor for campers whose parents have been affected by cancer. Helping families affected by cancer and his mother’s own battle with breast cancer inspired him to pursue a career in healthcare, particularly in radiation safety and cancer treatment.
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As the Associate Director and Radiation Safety Officer, Clinical Radiation Safety Program (RSO), Konstantinos is responsible for the management of the Joint Radiation Safety Program of Columbia University Medical Center, ColumbiaDoctors faculty practices, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and its affiliates as it relates to non-research clinical operations.
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Dr. Kathleen Crowley
Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Mailman School of Public Health
Columbia UniversityAs Vice President, Dr. Kathleen Crowley leads Columbia University’s comprehensive Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program, providing strategic direction and fostering a proactive, collaborative safety culture. She oversees an integrated, team-based approach spanning all University campuses and affiliated institutions, including the Irving Medical Center, Morningside Heights, Manhattanville, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Nevis Laboratories, Barnard College, New York State Psychiatric Institute, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia campus, and ColumbiaDoctors Faculty Practice Radiation Clinical Programs.
Under her leadership, EH&S operates as a centralized resource for a wide range of safety and compliance programs, including biosafety, chemical and radiation safety, laser and MRI safety, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, fire and life safety, controlled substances, hearing conservation, shop safety, environmental protection, emergency spill response, and incident investigation. EH&S also oversees integrated waste management strategies for hazardous, radioactive, universal, and regulated waste, with an emphasis on reduction, reuse, and recycling. These efforts have positioned Columbia as a model of excellence in environmental health and safety within higher education and healthcare.
Biography
Prior to joining Columbia University, Dr. Crowley held multiple leadership roles at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, including Director of Occupational Health Services, Administrator for House Staff, and Physician Assistant. She holds both Master of Public Health (MPH) and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degrees from Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health, where she received the I. Bernard Weinstein Academic Excellence Award in Environmental Health Sciences. A board-certified physician assistant, she completed her undergraduate and clinical training at Stony Brook Health Sciences Center.
Her professional interests include occupational medicine, workplace safety and injury prevention, environmental stewardship, emergency management, and leadership in academic and healthcare settings.
Dr. Crowley is a dedicated Columbia alumna and University citizen. She is a past president of the Mailman School Alumni Board, founding editor of e-Mailman, and has served on key committees including Governance and DrPH Strategic Planning. She currently sits on the Columbia Alumni Association (CAA) Board, serves as Scholarship Ambassador for Mailman, and chairs the CAA Program Events Committee. She also represents Mailman on the CAA Women’s Leadership Advisory Group and was the inaugural co-chair of the She Opened the Door initiative, including Columbia’s first women’s conference of the same name. She regularly speaks on panels for Women Leading Change and is deeply engaged in student mentorship, alumni relations, and public health scholarship fundraising. She has served as a presenter for MSPH NYC Admitted Students Day, Closing Commencement speaker, and moderator at the Alumni Summit.
Dr. Crowley’s contributions have been recognized with Columbia’s highest alumni honor, the Alumni Medal, along with the Department of Public Safety’s Exceptional Service Award and the Allan Rosenfield Distinguished Alumni Award for her leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to the Mailman School. Externally, she has served as president of the American Association of Physician Assistants in Occupational Medicine, and on the boards of the Hospital Employee Health Directors of Greater New York and the Mount Sinai Irving J. Selikoff Occupational Health Clinical Center.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Crowley enjoys time with family and friends and is an avid skier, hiker, and long-course triathlete.
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As the Biological Safety Officer, Katherine supports the comprehensive biological safety program at all five Columbia University campuses. Katherine demonstrates in depth knowledge of biological safety regulations and professional guidelines and keep abreast of regulatory changes. Katherine integrates activities with other EH&S programs and creatively interacts with multidisciplinary staff to address current and evolving health and safety issues.
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As the Business and Information Technology Manager for EH&S, Jillian is responsible for overseeing all business functions including finance management, department purchasing, website content maintenance and collaboration with all safety programs as related to these duties in providing high level teamwork, financial reporting and account analysis to each of the safety programs within EH&S. Jillian is the liaison to University Finance administration and IT sectors while representing the needs of staff members and the mission of EH&S. Jillian executes and ensures compliance with University internal controls as well as financial and technology policies.
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As the Associate Manager for Research Safety Operations, Holland is responsible for providing leadership and supervision for EH&S’s Research Safety Operations Team by supporting a comprehensive laboratory safety, compliance and service program throughout the University’s expansive research enterprise and affiliate institutions. Holland advances a proactive laboratory safety program, working as a leader and member of the Research Safety Team and collaborating with EH&S colleagues and program leaders to coordinate and consistently deliver EH&S’s essential services and safety programs to the University’s research community related to biological, chemical, physical and radioactive materials in laboratories. Holland maintains and promotes policies, procedures and programs for laboratory safety, and ensures the campuses are compliant with pertinent local, state and federal laboratory health and safety codes, standards and regulations and University policies and best practices.
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As the Senior Safety Advisor, Hadler is responsible for proactively building relationships with University and University-affiliate research personnel to facilitate the delivery of high-quality safety services and guidance across a broad range of disciplines throughout the University’s expansive research enterprise and multiple campuses. Hadler maintains a client-focused approach and assesses research safety procedures and practices and developing creative, sustainable and compliant solutions that meet the operational needs of research personnel and are consistent with University standards and best practices. Through collaborations with EH&S colleagues and various University stakeholders and affiliates, Hadler ensures effective and efficient implementation and management of biological, chemical and radiation safety program elements in alignment with the Research Safety Program Strategic Plan.
Hadler received his Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science with a concentration in Toxicology from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Master of Science in Environmental Health Sciences from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Prior to joining EH&S, Hadler worked as a lab technician in the Environmental Health Science department at Columbia University where he often interacted with EH&S. When not at work, Hadler volunteers as a mentor for the NYC chapter of Minds Matter where he helps underprivileged high achieving high school students prepare for and apply to college.
In his free time, Hadler enjoys going out dancing, exploring New York City for the next food spot, and cooking.
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As the Senior Safety Advisor, Hadeline is responsible for proactively building relationships with University and University-affiliate research personnel to facilitate the delivery of high-quality safety services and guidance across a broad range of disciplines throughout the University’s expansive research enterprise and multiple campuses. Hadeline maintains a client-focused approach and assesses research safety procedures and practices and developing creative, sustainable and compliant solutions that meet the operational needs of research personnel and are consistent with University standards and best practices. Through collaborations with EH&S colleagues and various University stakeholders and affiliates, Hadeline ensures effective and efficient implementation and management of biological, chemical and radiation safety program elements in alignment with the Research Safety Program Strategic Plan.
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As the Senior Health Physicist, Guillermo is responsible for health physics functions and duties relating to the implementation of radiation safety programs and the EH&S departmental mission. Guillermo provides advanced consultation and technical direction to Radiation Safety, EH&S, and EH&S customers, with respect to the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices. Guillermo provides radiological and related support services to a variety of local and off-site Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital and New York State Psychiatric Institute facilities.
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As the Associate Manager for the Hazardous Materials Program, Flavia is responsible for leading operations and programs that support university hazardous waste management, including but not limited to, chemical and universal wastes, radioactive waste, and recycling programs and initiatives throughout the University’s expansive research enterprise and multiple campuses. Flavia leads University vendors (e.g., Veolia Environmental Services, Approved Regulated Medical Waste, Greymart, Monmouth Wire & Computer Recycling, and others as needed) through successful onsite services and shipments, regulatory reporting and documentation requirements pertaining to the above to achieve regulatory compliance and maintaining regulatory documents, including proactive management of waste operations among EH&S’s team of health and safety professionals, and represent EH&S on safety committee(s) where applicable. In addition, Flavia supports vendor service coordination of laboratory shipments under the direction of health and safety professionals.
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As the Office Coordinator and forefront support of the department, Emily is responsible for providing direction, coordination and implementation of all administrative duties inclusive of all campuses/affiliations including Columbia University Medical Center, Morningside, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Nevis, Manhattanville, Barnard College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and New York State Psychiatric Institute. Emily coordinates and supports all administrative duties, activities, office functions ensuring administrative concerns are handled efficiently. Emily supports the EH&S department culture by engaging in and supporting teambuilding events and activities.
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As the Health Physicist, Emilio is responsible for routine health physics functions and duties relating to the implementation of hospital-centered and clinical radiation safety programs and the EH&S departmental mission. Emilio provides radiological and related support services to a variety of Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
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As the Senior Health Physicist, Dwayne is responsible for health physics functions and duties relating to the implementation of radiation safety programs and the departmental mission. Dwayne provides advanced consultation and technical direction to Radiation Safety, EH&S, and EH&S customers, with respect to the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices. Dwayne provides radiological and related support services to a variety of local and off-site Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital and New York State Psychiatric Institute facilities.
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As the Health Physicist, Dennis is responsible for health physics functions and duties relating to the implementation of radiation safety programs and the EH&S departmental mission. Dennis provides radiological and related support services to a variety Columbia University onsite/off-site campuses, Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital facilities.
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As the Manager of EH&S Data Systems, David is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of EH&S technology platforms and data systems, ensuring optimal functionality, support, and service delivery to the Columbia University research and academic community. David supervises key personnel, manages vendor relationships, and leads the development and integration of technology to support environmental health and safety initiatives.
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As the Associate Director of Human Resources and Staff Development, Daniela is responsible for the coordination and implementation of departmental human resources duties. Daniela facilitates the employment lifecycle and development of EH&S personnel and positions. Daniela spearheads leadership program initiatives, seeks opportunities to provide direction, consultation, and support to programs to effectively achieve results. Daniela regularly conducts and manages various department and program improvement initiatives such as needs assessments and goal evaluations. Daniela provides administrative support, coaching and personnel development for all administrative and research program units including but not limited to Research Safety, Hazardous Waste, Occupational Health & Safety and Biosafety. Daniela is also responsible for supervising assigned staff on the Administrative Team, overseeing the coordination and support of all administrative duties, activities, office functions and ensuring administrative concerns are handled efficiently.
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As the Senior Biological Safety Officer, Cody is responsible for promoting and supporting a comprehensive biological safety program for all five Columbia University campuses. Cody provides technical expertise in managing biological safety operations, services and programs on all Campuses. Cody develops, maintains and promotes policies, procedures and programs for biological safety, and ensure the Campuses are compliant with pertinent local, state and federal biological health and safety codes, standards and regulations. Cody also oversees the Associate Biological Safety Officer.
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As the Safety Advisor, Cindy is responsible for proactively building relationships with University and University-affiliate research personnel to facilitate the delivery of high-quality safety services and guidance across a broad range of disciplines throughout the University’s expansive research enterprise and multiple campuses. Cindy maintains a client-focused approach and be accountable for assessing research safety procedures and practices and developing creative, sustainable and compliant solutions that meet the operational needs of research personnel and are consistent with University standards and best practices. Through collaborations with EH&S colleagues and various University stakeholders and affiliates, Cindy ensures effective and efficient implementation and management of biological, chemical and radiation safety program elements in alignment with the Research Safety Program Strategic Plan.
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As Director, Chris is responsible for leading the Research Safety Programs and Occupational Safety Teams and establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders from the University community, including Principal Investigators, Department Chairpersons, Deans, Facilities Operations and Compliance teams, Capital Project Management personnel, Public Safety and others to ensure the consistent delivery of EH&S services and guidance across the University's research enterprise. Chris provides leadership, coaching and support to all EH&S staff, and strategic input to the overall direction of EH&S programming, and the safety culture of the organization, at large. In his capacity as a senior member of the Research Safety Program, in partnership with managers and leaders of each of EH&S’s program areas, Chris, facilitates the initiation and execution of safety-related operations and projects across all disciplines, promoting best practices within the organization. Chris serves as a primary communicator of EH&S initiatives and services on behalf of the organization.
Biography
Chris joined Columbia EH&S in 2004 and worked in a variety of roles in the Research Safety and Biological Safety programs before being named Director. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont and a Master of Public Health from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. He earned his Certified Safety Professional accreditation through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals in 2016, and has been a guest instructor in the Mailman School’s Environmental Health Sciences Methods course, focusing on risk assessment, since 2015. His current professional interests include advancing measurable safety criteria in Columbia’s laboratories and improving the overall safety culture of the University.
Chris enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf, seeing live music and traveling.
Roles and Responsibilities
As the Assistant Vice President, Chris is responsible for directing leading, promoting and supporting a comprehensive, proactive EH&S program for Columbia University at all sites including Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Morningside Heights, Manhattanville, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory and Nevis Campuses, as well as affiliate site at Barnard College and New York State Psychiatric Institute. Chris provides leadership and operational oversight of institutional research safety and regulatory compliance programs in the areas of chemical and physical safety, environmental protection, laboratory waste management, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, laboratory fire safety, HAZMAT emergency response, research safety training and EH&S data management/systems. Chris establishes, supports and develops strategic relationships with University and affiliate leaders to develop, maintain and promote policies, procedures and programs for safe work practices and environmental protection, and ensure the campuses are compliant with pertinent local, state and federal health and safety codes, standards, regulations and best management practices.
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As the Director of the Biological Safety Program and Chief Biological Safety Officer, Chris is responsible for providing professional leadership, administrative oversight and for directing biological safety operations, services and programs on all campuses. Chris joined Columbia EH&S in December 2011 and serves on several University committees including the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). He is the Responsible Official for the Select Agents Program. Other areas of expertise include performing biological risk assessments, BSL-3 facility operations, laboratory design, medical surveillance, biological exposure investigations, regulated medical waste, and biological material procurement and shipping. He is active in the broader community of Biosafety Professionals through participation in the American (ABSA) and Mid-Atlantic (MABSA) Biological Safety Associations. EH&S Print & Go sheets for medical surveillance received a CSHEMA innovation award of merit in 2018. Digital lobby signage to promote biosafety best practices received ABSA recognition in 2022.
Biography
Growing up in the United Kingdom, Chris was interested from an early age in infectious diseases and the germs that cause them. He received his bachelor’s degree in immunobiology from the University of Wales and his D.Phil. (Ph.D.) from the University of Oxford in molecular and cellular biology, during which time he spent two years as an exchange student at the Rockefeller University. Prior to becoming a safety professional, he was a Principal Investigator at NYU Medical Center, and then at NYU Department of Chemistry. He led a transcriptional profiling team at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Research in Princeton, and was a CLEP and ELAP-accredited lab director at the New York City Department of Health’s Biothreat Response Laboratory. Prior to joining Columbia, he held a biosafety position at Weill Cornell Medical College.
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As the Health and Safety Specialist II, Chara is responsible for coordination and timely delivery of safety-related services and consultation to the University community across Morningside, Medical Center, Manhattanville, Lamont, Nevis, and University affiliates. Chara develops collaborative relationships with laboratory, facilities, administrative staff, and works the department to ensure the effective implementation of safety programs addressing various hazards. Chara serves as the primary support to the senior leadership of the Occupational Safety Programs for University-, departmental- and program-wide activities, work group leadership, new staff onboarding, and operational matters related to Occupational Health & Safety for personnel and projects across all University campuses.
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As the Radiation Safety Program Coordinator, Carolina is the principal point of contact for the radiation dosimetry program. Carolina is responsible for the daily operation of the Radiation Safety Office and supporting the Executive Director, Managers of Research and Clinical Radiation Safety Programs, and radiation safety staff. Carolina is also responsible for the development of projects and programs to ensure effectiveness of the Radiation Safety Programs. These efforts are provided to a variety of Columbia University and New York Presbyterian Hospital facilities.
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A Columbia University veteran, Carmen G. Hoepelman has navigated and enjoyed her career journey from Senior Secretary, with the IRB, to Senior Manager for EH&S Administration and Human Resources. As Senior Manager for EH&S Administration and Human Resources, Carmen is responsible for the administration, coordination, direction, and implementation of human resource duties relating to EH&S. Carmen’s communication and collaboration with staff and leaders is critical while providing high quality service as situations arise on a day-to-day basis. Carmen is also responsible for recruitment and placement, onboarding, compliance and maintenance of present and new EH&S personnel. Carmen has maintained long term relationships with Columbia University colleagues, and always offers opportunities to collaborate, advise, or point someone in a positive direction.
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As the Safety Advisor II, Calista is responsible for proactively building relationships with University and University-affiliate research personnel to facilitate the delivery of high-quality safety services and guidance across a broad range of disciplines throughout the University’s expansive research enterprise and multiple campuses. Calista maintains a client-focused approach and be accountable for assessing research safety procedures and practices and developing creative, sustainable and compliant solutions that meet the operational needs of research personnel and are consistent with University standards and best practices. Through collaborations with EH&S colleagues and various University stakeholders and affiliates, Calista ensures effective and efficient implementation and management of biological, chemical and radiation safety program elements in alignment with the Research Safety Program Strategic Plan.
Biography
Calista Marie Bryant is a passionate and driven individual who recently graduated from Binghamton University with a degree in Chemistry and a minor in Medieval Studies. During her time at college, Calista was a Resident Advisor within her community, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment to positively impact the lives of her fellow students. Beyond her academic pursuits, Calista has a love for exploring new cuisines in her free time and delving into the pages of a good book.
Brian Devonish is a Chemical Barcoder I stationed at ChemStores. Brian is responsible for bar-coding chemicals upon delivery and receipt and maintaining accurate chemical inventories through reconciliation and empty bottle handling.
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As the Director and Radiation Safety Officer, Research Radiation Safety Program, Angela is responsible for the management of the Research Radiation Safety Program at Columbia University’s Morningside (including Barnard College), Manhattanville, Nevis Laboratories (Irvington, NY) and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (Palisades, NY) and Medical Center (CUIMC) campuses, and the use of radioactive material in international waters. Angela manages a team of health physicists that supports these programs, and develops and implements the policies and procedures necessary to ensure the safe use of radioactive material and ionizing radiation producing equipment in research. Angela and her team are responsible for ensuring compliance with City, State, and Federal regulations.
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As the Data Analyst II, David is responsible for monitoring and supporting the department’s internal and external technology applications, ensuring that the highest level of service is provided to the Columbia University research community. David processes data analysis tasks with high efficiency and quality in a fast paced environment to support technology solutions that address the operational needs and requirements of EH&S.