Abby Ferri is an influential leader in global risk management and worker safety with over 20 years of experience. She is a leading voice in the ethical and safe implementation of technology in the workplace, advocates for executive advancement of women in EHS careers, educates students on STEM careers, co-founded the global top 200 “Safety Justice League” podcast, and authored two books.
Abby is an adjunct professor and serves on advisory groups in her city’s school district on thoughtful AI strategy and equitable access to STEM career pathways. She was honored with the 2022 American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Safety Professional of the Year and the 2019 International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Distinguished Service Award in recognition for her advocacy for industrial worker safety. In 2023, she was vice chair of the ASSP/ISEA Technical Report Committee establishing guidelines for the fit and selection of PPE for women. Abby holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Safety and Health from the University of Minnesota Duluth, is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Associate in Risk Management (ARM).
Author
Visit Abby’s Amazon author page to purchase the books and follow her page for updates on new writing.
For blog features and article quotes, visit the Publications page.
Professional Associations
Awards
2022 ASSP Safety Professional of the Year (SPY)
2022 ASSP awards reception in Chicago where Abby was honored with the Safety Professional of the Year.
2022 ASSP Council on Practices and Standards SPY
2022 ASSP Region 5 SPY
2022 ASSP Northwest Chapter SPY
2021 ASSP Women in Safety Excellence common interest group SPY
2019 International Safety Equipment Association Robert B. Hurley Distinguished Service Award
2019 ASSP Consultants Practice Specialty Safety Professional of the Year (SPY)
The Ferri Group – Clients Served – A Snapshot
Clients served include general contractors, specialty contractors, restaurant and beverage (yes, this includes breweries!), real estate, retail, healthcare, hospitality, training providers, and small businesses and startups.
Business Certifications
The Ferri Group LLC has held certifications as a Small & Woman Owned Business Enterprise recognized by Ramsey & Hennepin Counties and The City of St. Paul.
- CERT Vendor # 20486571, NAICS 541690 – Safety Consulting Services
- City of Minneapolis Target Market Program Vendor
- MN Certified Targeted Group Business, Vendor #0000991289, NAICS 541690