Matthew Ziska Ph.d., Csp, Chmm

Matthew Ziska, Ph.D., CSP, CHMM, CBCP has extensive work experience in the field of environmental health and safety, emergency management, and disaster recovery. Matthew currently holds the position of Corporate Director of EHS at Elevation Labs. Prior to this, they worked as an Adjunct Professor at McDaniel College and Arapahoe Community College. Matthew also served as an Editorial Advisory Board Member for Disaster Recovery Journal. Additionally, Matthew has worked as a Consultant at Critical Path Solutions, Inc. and as the Director of Emergency Management at MultiCare Health System. Matthew has held leadership positions at companies such as Charlotte's Web and Xcel Energy, where they contributed to the development and implementation of policies related to continuous improvement, environmental health and safety, and emergency management. Matthew's earlier work experience includes serving as a Safety Officer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency & Public Health Services and working as a Director of Field Safety and Training for a safety consulting firm.

Matthew Ziska, Ph.D., CSP, CHMM, CBCP has an extensive education history. Matthew obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, graduating between 2001 and 2003. Matthew'seducational journey started with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Science from Metropolitan State University of Denver, which they completed from 1998 to 2000.

In addition to their academic achievements, Matthew Ziska has also acquired several certifications. Matthew holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from the Six Sigma Global Institute, which they obtained in March 2020. Matthew also earned a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from the same institution in December 2019. Furthermore, they are a Certified Business Continuity Professional from DRI International (Disaster Recovery Institute), achieving this certification in October 2016. While the obtained months and years are not mentioned for their Certified Hazardous Materials Manager and Certified Safety Professional certifications, Matthew Ziska has attained these credentials from the Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, respectively.