ASSP Sacramento Chapter Board Member of the Month: August 2026 – Sixtus Aliriagwu, Chapter President
To help our chapter members learn more about our board, we are starting a monthly series that helps them get to know their leadership team. This month, we’re excited to introduce Sixtus Aliriagwu, GSP, M. Eng. our ASSP Sacramento Chapter President!
Sixtus serves as an EHS Manager with DPR Construction and has dedicated the last 10 years to the safety profession. For the past 7 years, he has been an active member of the Sacramento Chapter, helping support and advance our local safety community.
What inspired Sixtus to pursue a career in safety? Simple, but powerful: the opportunity to protect people, prevent injuries, and help ensure every worker returns home safely to their family.
One of the things he enjoys most about ASSP is the opportunity to build relationships, share knowledge, and connect with safety professionals who are passionate about growing and strengthening the profession. As Chapter President, he continues to demonstrate that commitment through his leadership and service.
Outside of work and volunteering, Sixtus enjoys traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, and making memories with his wife and three children. Fun fact: As a proud Nigerian, “Wakanda Forever” will always have a special place in his heart!
His best piece of safety advice: “If you see something unsafe, say something, and take appropriate action to help address it.”
And the motto he lives by? “It’s a beautiful day.” A simple reminder to approach each day with gratitude and optimism.
Thank you, Sixtus, for your leadership, dedication, and continued contributions to the ASSP Sacramento Chapter and the safety profession!
September 2026 Sacramento Valley AIHA Chapter Meeting Announcement
Join our fellow safety professionals at the Sacramento Valley AIHA for their September chapter meeting.
Safety Considerations for the Storm Water Professional
When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Noon – 2:00 pm
Presenter: John Teravskis, QSP/QSD, CPESC, CESSWI
Senior Compliance Specialist, WGR Southwest, Inc
Where: Safety Center
3900 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento, CA 95827
This presentation will review safety exceptions in the Construction and Industrial general permits and will also cover PPE for storm water sampling, biological hazards, chemical and pathogen hazards and much more. Space is limited, RSVP at svsaiha@gmail.com today to secure your spot!
Cost: Local Section Member $10; non-member $15; students free.
Please RSVP to svsaiha@gmail.com by September 6th. Please feel free to bring your lunch.
Join Us in Celebrating HERstory in Safety – June 17, 2026 in Anaheim, CA
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
ASSP members: Your perspective is needed.
A short pulse survey is now open to help shape upcoming discussions on the future of the EHS profession. Insights gathered will inform key conversations following the 2026 Corporate Listening Tour and help guide next steps across the Society.
Topics include:
– Key barriers to progress
– Actions safety professionals can take
– Where ASSP can provide the greatest support
The survey takes only a few minutes to complete. Please share your input by May 8, and consider passing it along to colleagues to help capture a broad range of perspectives.
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8772833/Advisory-Group-Pre-Pulse-Survey
May 2026 Sacramento Valley AIHA Chapter Meeting Announcement
Safety Management vs. Safety Hero
Join the AIHA Sacramento Chapter for a practical session on moving from a reactive, “safety hero” approach to a sustainable, systems-based safety model aligned with ANSI/ASSP Z10.
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where:
SMUD Customer Service Center
6301 S Street, Rubicon Room
Sacramento, CA 95817
Presenter:
Luis A. Ortiz, MS, Founder & CEO, Safety First Management
This presentation will highlight key Z10 elements, common gaps in safety programs, and strategies to build consistent, accountable systems. Attendees will gain practical steps to engage leaders, develop meaningful indicators, and strengthen overall safety culture.
Cost: Local AIHA Section Members $10; Non-Members $15; Students free
RSVP by May 6, 2026 to svsaiha@gmail.com
Please feel free to bring your lunch.
We hope to see you there!