Olivia Rozenberg Receives 2024 Lorraine Pack Memorial Scholarship

Background and Interests

Olivia Rozenberg is a senior in Occupational Safety and Environmental Health at Millersville University. She plans to pursue a career in the Construction industry. Initially aspiring to become a doctor, Olivia discovered her passion for safety through a general education class. This field resonated with her goals to help others and solve complex problems, leading her to switch majors and fully immerse herself in safety studies. Olivia is drawn to safety’s innovative nature and the opportunity it provides to create safer environments across various industries.

Motivation for Studying Safety

Olivia’s commitment to safety developed from her desire to make a difference in people’s lives. She uses her knowledge to prevent injuries and promote well-being. Through her studies and hands-on experience, Olivia appreciates how safety principles align with her core values, and she aspires to be part of a progressive future in occupational safety.

Key Issues in Safety Today

Olivia identifies safety culture and mental health recognition as critical issues. From her internship in construction safety, she learned the importance of fostering a strong safety culture, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and understanding to help workers embrace safety practices. Olivia also advocates for improved mental health support in the workplace, especially in fields like construction, where seeking help is often stigmatized. She believes proactive supervisor training in mental health awareness can significantly improve workplace safety and address the high rates of substance abuse among workers.

The Lorraine Pack Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a young woman pursuing a career in environmental health and safety or related field. Winners receive a $2,000 tuition award and the opportunity to attend at no cost either NSC Congress & Expo, the world’s largest annual gathering of safety professionals, or the Future of EHS Conference, hosted by the Campbell Institute, where thought leaders from around the globe gather for an open exchange of forward-looking ideas.

Laura Fiffick of Wilbur-Ellis and Brittany Westphal founded the scholarship in memory of their colleague, Lorraine Pack, who inspired those around her to care for each other’s safety and protect the environment. Pack regularly participated in Campbell Institute events and embraced the Institute’s focus on solving global EHS challenges through innovation and research. She also mentored women of all ages on what it takes to be an EHS professional, including the importance of connecting with operational leaders and inspiring employees to improve stewardship and lead with EHS.