A Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional with more than 35 years of experience, this expert provides analysis and testimony as an expert witness in environmental health, occupational safety, and industrial hygiene matters. Their work includes litigation consultation, deposition testimony, and trial testimony in cases involving workplace injuries, construction accidents, toxic exposures, and regulatory compliance. Documented case involvement reflects work on both plaintiff and defense matters across state courts and workers’ compensation proceedings, including testimony before superior courts, workers’ compensation boards, and Cal-OSHA appeal boards.

The expert’s technical focus includes evaluation of workplace and construction-related incidents such as trips and falls, scaffolding, forklifts, trenching and shoring, and heavy equipment operations, as well as analysis of chemical, asbestos, mold, and other hazardous material exposures. Their work also involves industrial hygiene assessments related to indoor air quality, airborne contaminants, and occupational exposure conditions, along with review of safety and health programs, workers’ compensation matters, third-party injury claims, and serious and willful OSHA cases. These analyses are applied in legal disputes involving injury causation, exposure pathways, regulatory compliance, and employer standard-of-care obligations under state and federal safety frameworks.

In prior leadership roles, including Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance Manager and Senior Consultant, this expert directed large-scale environmental health and safety programs, overseeing occupational safety, workers’ compensation, and regulatory compliance initiatives for a large public-sector workforce. Responsibilities included implementation of California OSHA and EPA programs, management of industrial hygiene surveys for chemical and airborne hazards, coordination with regulatory agencies, and participation in litigation-related proceedings and hearings. Their experience also includes preparation of expert witness reports and involvement in complex environmental and workplace safety matters.

This expert holds certifications as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), California Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and Registered Environmental Property Assessor (REPA), along with multiple EPA AHERA asbestos-related certifications. Their educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and two Master of Science degrees in genetics and industrial hygiene. Professional involvement includes participation on occupational safety standards advisory committees and membership in national industrial hygiene and safety organizations, reflecting engagement with regulatory standards and industry guidance.