2026 Women in Safety Excellence (WISE) Symposium and Networking Event 

Date: May 7, 2026

Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM

Location: SAIF Lake Oswego Office, 5th floor training room (2 Centerpointe Drive, Lake Oswego, OR 97035) 

Registration fee:

ASSP Members = $39

Non-ASSP Members = $49

Light refreshments will be provided as part of the registration fee.

Agenda:

We’re excited to welcome attendees to a morning of learning, connection, and inspiration. The symposium features two engaging speaker sessions with a networking break in between.

Speaker 1: Leigh Manning – Menopause: Let’s Talk About It

For years, menopause has been a taboo subject, often leaving those going through this significant life change to suffer in silence. This session will explore menopause’s physiological and psychological impacts. It will also offer advice for how employers can support workers experiencing menopause as well as suggestions for how individuals can manage its effects. Ultimately empowering, this session will provide resources for attendees that will help them navigate this life change with confidence.

About the Speaker: 

Leigh Manning, MPH, CSP, ARM has been Senior Safety Management Consultant with SAIF Corporation since 2010 and has been working in occupational health and safety for more than 20 years. In her current role, she creates safety and health training materials, including those focused on personal health. She is an active member of the Cascade Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals, serving in many leadership roles over the years, including as the ChapterWISE representative. Leigh has a BA from the University of Oregon in Journalism, Public Relations and Communications and a Master of Public Health from Portland State University. She spends her free time hiking and kayaking and watching the Oregon Ducks.

Speaker 2: Tania Redeau – Personal Safety and Situational Awareness: Practical Strategies for Everyday Protection

In this session, participants will learn practical strategies for recognizing and responding to personal safety risks before situations escalate. Attendees will learn to identify early warning signs within their own bodies and in their surroundings, helping build greater situational awareness. The session will also introduce verbal and physical boundary-setting techniques that can help individuals clearly communicate limits and create space when needed. Participants will explore how everyday objects in their environment can serve as tools to create distance or facilitate escape. Through demonstration and discussion, attendees will be introduced to simple escape techniques designed to help individuals move to safety without relying on physical strength.

About the Speaker: 

Tania Redeau is passionate about empowering Black and Brown youth and expanding opportunities in STEM and personal safety. She currently serves as the Administrative Assistant and Office Manager for Building Blocks 2 Success, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing STEM education in underserved communities.

Tania brings extensive experience working with youth as a coach, mentor, and instructor. She has served as a self-defense instructor with the City of Portland Police Bureau’s GirlStrength Program and as a Girl Empowerment Coordinator for WorldVenture, where she trained volunteers and taught self-defense and healthy relationship curriculum using a trauma-informed approach.

With a background in youth leadership development, public speaking, and program coordination, Tania is committed to equipping individuals with the skills and confidence to stay safe and advocate for themselves.

Registration:

Please register by Friday, May 1st @ 5PM. Please note we are unable to accept RSVPs after this time. 

Space is limited to 50

Giving back to our community: Please consider making a donation to the ASSP Columbia-Willamette Chapter Scholarship Fund when registering.

Your contribution directly supports students pursuing careers in safety, helping them grow, learn, and strengthen the future of our profession.