Please join the ASSP community to honor ASSP’s first Black woman President, Monique Parker and consider sponsoring the event to help us creating an unforgettable celebration.
Date: June 17th, 2026 5pm to 9pm PST
Location: Brookhurst Community Center, Anaheim, CA
Registration: $30
Event Webpage: Register Here
About the Event
Held in the spirit of Juneteenth’s legacy of freedom, progress, and collective uplift, this special evening—hosted by the National Association of Black Compliance and Risk Management Professionals (NABCRMP)—celebrates the historic leadership of Monique Parker, the first Black woman to serve as President of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).
Designed with the warmth of a family reunion and the dignity of a presidential celebration, this gathering brings together Black safety and environmental professionals, along with allies from across the country, to honor community, legacy, and leadership in safety, environmental stewardship, compliance, and risk management.
What to Expect:
- Reception & Networking – Connect with safety, environmental, compliance, and risk professionals in an intimate and welcoming space.
- Tributes & Organizational Greetings – Hear reflections and acknowledgments from professional organizations and community leaders celebrating this milestone moment.
- Community Building & Table Conversations – Participate in guided networking and “Get to Know Your Table” moments honoring Monique’s impact and the momentum ahead.
- Dancing & Celebration – Enjoy music, joy, and fellowship as we celebrate together into the evening.
- Light food service will be available throughout the event.
- Cash bar will be open during the reception and celebration.
Why This Event Matters
Monique Parker’s presidency represents a breakthrough not only for ASSP, but for the profession as a whole. This evening is an opportunity to:
- Honor Black excellence and leadership in safety
- Celebrate progress while building community
- Inspire the next generation of safety and risk professionals
- Gather in joy, legacy, and shared purpose
Who Should Attend
This celebration is open to:
- Safety, environmental and occupational health professionals
- Compliance and risk management leaders
- ASSP members and allies
- Emerging professionals and students
- Supporters of equity, leadership, and professional legacy
Join Us in Celebrating HERstory
This is more than a night of recognition — it is a moment in history.
We invite you to be part of an unforgettable celebration of leadership, community, and the future of safety.
Sponsorship Opportunities
