Maribeth Anderson

Senior Consultant – Environmental Health & Safety Certified Safety Professional

Maribeth Anderson brings over 25 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management, Security, Travel Safety, Organisational Resilience, and Crisis Management working across various industries including oil & gas, manufacturing, aviation, water, health care, corporate retail, and distribution operations.

Most recently, Maribeth served as Global Senior Director at Xylem Inc., where she led a global team and was instrumental in enhancing safety culture, reducing risks, driving operational efficiency. Maribeth’s expertise spans across occupational safety, business continuity, crisis management, program development, and behaviour-based safety, with a track record of implementing successful programs that have resulted in significant improvements in safety performance and organizational resilience.

Maribeth holds a Master of Public Administration from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Certified Safety Professional certification. She has also received numerous awards for her contributions to the safety profession, including the Women in Safety Excellence – Outstanding Mentor Award, and Region Safety Professional of the Year from the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).

Areas of Expertise

  • Global Leadership
  • Risk Management
  • Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
  • Business Continuity Strategies
  • Organizational Resilience
  • Culture Change Agent
  • Behavioral Safety
  • Policy and Program Development
  • Safety Management Systems

Qualifications

  • Master of Public Administration (MPA), Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration, Lewis University Romeoville, IL
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing, Lewis University Romeoville, IL

Professional Associations

  • American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), Professional Member
  • Risk Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS), Member
  • ASIS International – The Security Institute, Member
  • Business Continuity Institute, Member
  • Disaster Recovery Institute, Member

Qualifications

  • Women in Safety Excellence – Outstanding Mentor, ASSP
  • President’s Award, ASSP
  • Charles V. Culbertson Outstanding Service Award, ASSP
  • James Smirles Visionary Award, ASSP
  • Region Safety Professional of the Year, ASSP
  • Chapter Safety Professional of the Year, ASSP

About Maribeth

Maribeth resides in Chicago. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Maribeth finds inspiration in her family – her husband, Mel, and daughters, Nicole and Samantha. She also channels her creativity as a stained-glass artist, a passion that reflects her dedication to both precision and artistry in every aspect of her work.