Environmental Health and Safety

Safety Shout Out

This month’s Safety Shout Out goes to Donaley Dorsett! Donaley is the Associate Director of Physical Plant for the FIU Engineering Center (EC) and is responsible for ensuring that everyday operations are conducted in a safe and compliant manner. Donaley is always seeking ways to collaborate with EH&S and other units to enhance facility operations and the student learning experience at EC. She is well known and has been honored for her ability to work tight timelines across multiple high priority projects without compromising safety and compliance. Donaley has helped improve safety culture at EC by spearheading projects to actively document and address safety violations, coordinating safety meetings to learn from incidents/issues, liaising with Facilities to report facility-related issues, implementing procedures for the safe receipt of hazardous chemicals, and ensuring lab cleanouts are properly completed. Donaley recently played an instrumental role in revamping the EC Student Makerspace into a safer workspace for students to innovate and bring their ideas to life. Dr. Ines Triay, Dean of the College of Engineering, states that “Dona has taken charge of an aging facility utilized by researchers with great passion for their work and has done an exceptional job balancing competing priorities.” Donaley is always available to assist with any issues that arise and she continues to be a champion for safety at EC. To submit a nomination, click the "Nominate" button below.