Renew Your SEBSA membership for 2025 by December
Renew Your SEBSA membership for 2025 by December
Welcome to SEBSA
The Southeastern Biological Safety Association (SEBSA) is a professional organization founded in 1999 for the purpose of promoting the principles of biological safety.
The Southeastern Biological Safety Association is a regional association of scientific professionals dedicated to encouraging interest in the biological sciences, promoting biological safety practices, and increasing the sharing of accurate information relating to public health and safety. Members of SEBSA include professionals from various backgrounds from engineering, architectural design, and mechanical operations, to research, clinical, and public health. All have joined SEBSA with the common goal of networking with people who have similar interests in biological sciences and socializing in dynamic settings to gather innovative solutions to emerging issues.
President’s Message
Welcome to 2025, SEBSA Members!
I am honored to serve as the SEBSA president this year. First, I’d like to express my gratitude to our outgoing officers: Kerri Kwist (Past President), Adam Johnson (Secretary), and Sabrina DeBose (Councilor B). Their dedication over the past year—and beyond—has significantly advanced SEBSA’s mission. I also want to recognize Bobby Clark as he transitions to Past President. Under Bobby's leadership, SEBSA had a successful 2024. I’m also excited to welcome our new board members: Betsy Butler (President-Elect), Carolina Dolislager Carter (Secretary), and Robert Hayman IV (Councilor B). I look forward to the opportunities and growth 2025 will bring!
My first SEBSA experience was over 10 years ago at the 2014 Annual SEBSA Biosafety Symposium at Vanderbilt University. As a young professional just beginning my biosafety career, I met many colleagues who have since become lifelong friends. This sense of connection and camaraderie is what makes SEBSA special. Though we’ve grown considerably over the years, SEBSA retains its tight-knit, supportive atmosphere. I know that no matter the challenge, a fellow SEBSA member is always there with insight and experience. For those new to SEBSA or the biosafety field, I’d like to say: Welcome! SEBSA has a place for you!
Looking ahead, our 2025 Symposium is shaping up to be a fantastic event. We’re returning to Atlanta on May 1-2, 2025, at the Hyatt Place Perimeter. The SEBSA Biosafety Symposium is one of my favorite events of the year, offering something for biosafety professionals at every level. This year’s symposium promises a fun, hands-on experience with a variety of sessions. It’s a perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. A big thank you to our local members and the Education Committee for their hard work in organizing what promises to be a memorable event.
As we begin 2025, I’m grateful for the chance to collaborate with all of you. Thank you to our members, committee members, board members, and sponsors for your dedication and efforts that make SEBSA such a unique and vibrant community. I encourage you to consider contributing your time, expertise, or skills to further our mission of making SEBSA a home for all biosafety professionals.
2025 Board of Directors
President-Elect
Betsy Butler, RBP (ABSA), CPBCA
Tanaq Management Services LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
Secretary
Carolina Dolislager Carter, MS
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
President
Dee Mazzetti, MPH, RBP (ABSA)
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Treasurer
Christy Myrick, PhD, RBP, CBSP
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Atlanta, Georgia
Councilor B
Robert W. Hayman IV, MSc
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Past President
Bobby Clark, CIH, CSP, CHMM
University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
Councilor A
Jessica Powell
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
A Big Thank You to our Corporate Members!
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