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 Chair Jackie Boyd at wise@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 Networking Event at GOSH 2027 – March 2, 2027
Join us at the seventh Women in Safety Excellence (WISE) networking event during the 2027 Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference (GOSH). The event will include light refreshments, awards and networking opportunities to make new connections and nurture existing ones.
Learn more and register here! Women in Safety Excellence (WISE) Networking Event at GOSH 2027
Check out our prior CWC WISE Events!
WISE Symposium and Networking Event – October 14, 2026
The 2026 Women in Safety Excellence (WISE) Symposium and Networking Event brought together safety and health professionals for a morning of learning, networking, and professional development. Attendees gained valuable insights from presentations on supporting employees through menopause and advancing serious injury and fatality prevention through energy-based safety principles.
WISE Group Hike – August 12, 2026
WISE members gathered for a WISE Wednesday hike through Springbrook Park, enjoying fresh air, beautiful surroundings, and meaningful conversations along the trail. The outing offered a great opportunity to connect, network, and strengthen relationships in an informal setting.
WISE Winter Wonderland Paint Night – December 10, 2025
WISE members gathered for a festive WISE Wednesday, enjoying an instructor-led painting class to create a winter wonderland painting. The session was filled with laughter and creativity, and every painting turned out beautifully.
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 2025
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
2023 WISE Networking Event at GOSH
GOSH 2023 WISE Event – Award Recipients
WISE Symposium Event – April 2023
Planning Committee
