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• HS-301. Epidemiology
• MPH-520. Environmental & Occupational Health
• PHB-101. Introduction to Public Health

• Ph.D., Safety Sciences, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• M.S., Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, West Virginia University
• B.A., Chemistry, West Virginia University

• Registered Professional Nurse NY 297371-1 
• American Board of Industrial Hygiene Certified Industrial Hygienist - 4633 CIH 
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals Certified Safety Professional - 14644 CSP 

I have over 30 years of experience in industrial hygiene, emergency management, occupational safety and health specializing in the healthcare industry.

• Safety Challenges of Commissioning & Operation of a COVID-19 TREATMENT ONLY HOSPITAL Estep, Ralph; Brown, Jillian. Professional Safety; Des Plaines Vol. 66, Issue 4 (Apr 2021): 24-27. 
• Editorial Review Board Member 
  American Society of Safety Professionals – Professional Safety Journal 
• Ethylene Oxide Containment in a Hospital Central Services Environment 
  American Industrial Hygiene Association Annual Meeting – St. Louis, MO 
  Author and presenter 
• Industrial Hygiene for Environmental Engineers 
  DOE/Westinghouse School for Environmental Excellence – Cincinnati, OH 
  Program Development and Instructor 
• American Industrial Hygiene Association 
  Practical Aspects of Mass Casualty Decontamination – Montreal, Canada 
  8-hour Professional Development Course Program Development/Presenter
• “Construction Safety in Healthcare Facilities” 
  ASSE Construction Safety Management and Engineering, 2nd Edition 
  Chapter 31 Author First Edition and current revision 
• American Industrial Hygiene Association 
  Occupational and Environmental Medicine Committee - Full member 
• New York State Department of Health Community Based Care Center Tool Kit 
  Alternate Care Site and Standard Protocols – Catholic Health Grantee 
  Project Lead 
• OSHA Alliance – Buffalo Area Office
  Safety and Health Hazards for Healthcare - Member, organizer

The essence of my teaching philosophy is that I am in the “giving back” phase of my career and the belief that meaningful learning occurs when real-life experiences are integrated into academic study.  By drawing on practical examples, we can allow students to connect theoretical concepts to tangible outcomes. I strive to create a dynamic classroom where learning is relevant to the student and engaging. 

This approach is intended to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills while at the same time fostering a sense of purpose and motivation. I think that our role as professors is to help students see education not as an abstract pursuit, but a powerful tool they can apply to understand and shape the world around them.

In the process of revising “Construction Safety in Healthcare Facilities” ASSE Construction Safety Management and Engineering, 3rd revision.

Community Involvement

• National Ski Patrol 
• Cattaraugus County Medical Reserve Corp 
• National Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) PA-3 Erie, PA