Welcome to the WISE member community of the ASSP Columbia Willamette Chapter.

ASSP’s Women in Safety Excellence (WISE) is a common interest group that advances American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) members and the safety professionals through education, mentorship, networking, collaboration, research, and innovation.

Learn more about WISE on Society’s site: Women in the Safety Profession Member Community | ASSP

Connect with the CWC WISE Co-Chairs, Paula Jones and Jackie Boyd at rsvp@cwc.assp.org

CWC WISE Events

WISE Women, WISE Guys, and guests are always welcome to attend our events. We hope to see you there!

WISE Social Event – October 1, 2025

ASSP members, guests and two WISE guys met on Wednesday, October 1st for an energizing networking hour, followed by dinner! The group is excited for more opportunities to engage and plans to set up ongoing events to connect. Stay tuned to learn more!

WISE Networking Event at GOSH – March 2026

The ASSP WISE groups across Oregon come together at each biennial GOSH Conference in Portland, Oregon to host a special networking event to recognize outstanding Women in Safety Excellence. The event is planned collaboratively by all the Oregon ASSP chapter WISE chairs, including the Cascade Chapter (Eugene), Broken Top Chapter (Bend), Columbia Willamette Chapter (Portland), and Southern Oregon Chapter (Medford).

Learn more about our WISE Event at GOSH 2025 here: WISE Event at GOSH 2025 – ASSP Columbia Willamette Chapter

Photo Gallery

GOSH 2023 WISE Event – Award Recipients

April 2023 WISE Symposium planning committee