EH&S Team / Contact Us
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Garrett Burke | Associate Director Construction Services & Occupational Safety | 617-495-3055 |
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Jason Edic | Construction Safety Manager | 617-384-8261 |
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Katheryn Gullifa | Program Administration Specialist / Staff Assistant | 617-496-3273 |
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Christine LeBlanc | Sr. Environmental Project Manager | 617-495-8259 |
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Kelly McQueeney | Sr. Environmental Project Manager | 617-495-9391 |
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Joe Meldrim | Environmental Project Manager | 617-384-8263 |
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Kimberly Pessoni | Field Environmental Safety Officer | 617-495-5528 |
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Mark Roberts | Environmental Project Manager | 617-496-7225 |
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Karen Sardone | Sr. Environmental Project Manager | 617-495-9340 |
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David Tibbetts | Construction Safety Officer | 617-384-8297 |
Garrett Burke, CSP
Associate Director Construction Services & Occupational Safety
During his 11-year tenure at Harvard, Garrett's progressive approach to construction and occupational safety has resulted in major improvements and advancements in these disciplines. His constant focus on safety integration into routine business decisions has helped shape the way people think about safety at the University.
Garrett founded the University's Environmental Health and Safety Construction Services Group (CSG) in January 2007. The group is responsible for ensuring that safety and environmental management is integral to the University's capital construction process. The group's rapid growth is a direct result of the impressive return on investment on projects that utilize CSG services. Examples of this return on investment are reductions in project delays, missed permit deadlines, regulatory agency inspections, and incident rates.
Prior to working at Harvard, Garrett spent five years working on Boston's Central Artery /Tunnel (CA/T) Project as a Construction Safety Officer. He began working on the project during the initial phase of building demolition and continued through the mass excavation of the main line tunnel. Garrett was a vital part of the CA/T team who developed and refined the contract specifications that required contractors to perform work to measurable safety guidelines. Garrett is a Certified Safety Professional and member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and the National Safety Council.
garrett_burke at harvard dot edu | 617-495-3055
Jason Edic, CSP
Construction Safety Manager
As Construction Safety Manager for the Construction Services Group (CSG), Jason has developed a comprehensive EH&S program for the University's capital construction and renovation projects. In addition to the program, Jason is focused on moving safety to the conceptual and design phase, where he works with University Project Managers to address constructability challenges and maintenance operations.
Before joining Harvard, Jason served as Safety Manager for an international construction manager where he was responsible for safety management on construction projects throughout the New England area. His performance-driven approach to construction safety has produced quantifiable results and his team was recognized with the Associated General Contractor's Chairman's Award for the Central Garage Renovation at Boston's Logan International Airport. Jason has over thirteen years in the environmental remediation field, serving as a safety consultant and staff environmental scientist.
Jason is an active member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and holds the designation of Certified Safety Professional through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, and is accredited through the U.S. Green Building Council as a LEED Accredited Professional. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Safety and Environmental Protection from Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Jason is a former Adjunct Professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts, and is currently a Co-Program Director for the Safety in Design & Construction – A Lifecycle Approach course at the Harvard School of Public Health.
jason_edic at harvard dot edu | 617-384-8261
Katheryn Gullifa
Program Administration Specialist / Staff Assistant
As Program Administration Specialist for the team, Katheryn focuses on the development, training and administration of the Records and Process Management Systems, as well as acting in a supportive role to staff members. Katheryn brings over 19 years experience in training, client service and project management through her various roles and capacities in the financial industry. Her strong attention to detail, organizational abilities and enterprising outlook has helped her to be on the forefront of many high-profile company initiatives throughout her career.
katheryn_gullifa at harvard dot edu | 617-496-3273
Christine LeBlanc, L.S.P.
Senior Project Manager
Within the Construction Services Group, Christine's focus is on developing and implementing the Soils and Waste Management Program. The program is being developed and implemented to establish sound and consistent policies to be utilized into the future for all of Harvard's construction and development projects and waste management practices. Christine also oversees, manages and conducts regulatory compliance review of multiple environmental MCP sites and renovation projects on campus, as well as conducting off-site facility reviews of hazardous waste, solid waste and soils management facilities under contract or potentially under contract to Harvard in keeping with established and developing risk management policies. In establishing the waste management program, Christine has developed and implemented a standard of care incorporating risk management criteria and corporate stewardship to be applied when contracting with off-site facilities. Working with Harvard project managers, her focus on environmental-related projects is on effective site assessments, remedial design and permitting, public involvement and construction oversight within a complex regulatory framework.
Prior to joining Harvard, Christine was the president and owner of an environmental engineering company where she oversaw all engineering and science programs and was responsible for the technical, regulatory, and financial success as well as new business development and management of staff personnel. Christine's company specialized in the design and permitting of solid and hazardous waste facilities. She has repeatedly provided expert witness testimony in environmental assessment and forensic analysis of various waste streams from manufacturing operations.
Christine LeBlanc is an Environmental Engineer and Licensed Site Professional (LSP) with over 25 years of experience managing complex environmental assessment and remediation projects for government, industry and institutions.
christine_leblanc at harvard dot edu | 617-495-8259
Kelly McQueeney, PE
Sr. Environmental Project Manager
Kelly McQueeney manages environmental issues for construction projects. Prior to joining Harvard, Kelly worked as an environmental consultant specializing in innovative remediation technologies for cost-effective site cleanup. In 2001 one of her projects won the National Groundwater Association Large Scale Remediation Project of the Year Award. She is a registered Professional Engineer, and holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a MS in Environmental Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
kelly_mcqueeny at harvard dot edu | 617-495-9391
Joe Meldrim, PE
Environmental Project Manager
As an Environmental Project Manager, Joe's work focuses primarily on construction-related environmental issues associated with the development in Allston. His prior work experience includes environmental consulting for university, municipal, and industrial clients working principally on site assessment and remediation, including building hazardous materials assessments, facility permitting, and engineering design and construction oversight. Joe graduated from Cornell University with both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Engineering degree in environmental engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Massachusetts.
joe_meldrim at harvard dot edu | 617-384-8263
Kimberly Pessoni
Field Environmental Safety Officer
Kimberly currently supports the Contractor Safety Assessment Program (CSAP) and the Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP), in addition to project safety inspections and environmental management. Prior to joining the Construction Services Group, Kimberly worked with safety and environmental programs for aircraft engine and semiconductor manufacturers. Kimberly also spent many years as an EHS Manager for an international construction manager, concentrating on safety programs, Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) and Sustainability. Kimberly is a LEED Accredited Professional through the U.S. Green Building Council and is a graduate of Keene State College with a B.S. in Safety Studies, and an A.S. in Chemical Dependency.
kimberly_pessoni at harvard dot edu | 617-495-5528
Mark Roberts, PE
Environmental Project Manager
Mark Roberts currently works with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) as an Environmental Project Manager. In this role, Mark utilizes his diverse environmental experience to provide assistance relative to environmental issues on FAS capital improvement projects. He has over 15 years experience in the environmental field focusing on demolition, hazardous waste management and remediation, and wetlands issues. He also has extensive experience in site enabling for construction projects. Mark is a Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts and a Certified Soil Evaluator with MassDEP and holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
mark roberts at harvard dot edu | 617-496-7225
Karen Sardone
Sr. Environmental Project Manager
Karen started her tenure at Harvard in 1998 providing EH&S support for construction projects. Her early work with Harvard Real Estate Services raised awareness across the University of the importance of integrating EH&S issues into capital improvement projects, specifically the need for a comprehensive soil management system for the University and consistent management of regulated building waste such as lead paint and asbestos. In her 11 years at the University, Karen has worked on numerous high profile projects ranging from new construction and gut renovation to large-scale remediation projects and continues her work at Harvard on a part-time basis. Prior to working for the University, Karen spent 5 years working as an environmental engineer with Bechtel on Boston's Central Artery/Tunnel (CA/T) Project. Karen was part of the team that provided assessment and remediation support for all aspects of the project including early building demolitions, soil/clay management and disposal, and emergency response. Karen holds a BS in Civil Engineering and an MS in Environmental Engineering from Tufts University.
karen_sardone at harvard dot edu | 617-495-9340
David Tibbetts, CSP
Construction Safety Officer
David Tibbetts is primarily dedicated to providing safety consulting services for Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). David works with Project Managers and General Contractors to ensure successful implementation of the Harvard University Environmental Health and Safety Requirements Manual.
David's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from Boston University and he also holds the designation of Certified Safety Professional in comprehensive practice through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
David was previously employed as safety manager for a large transportation authority overseeing both general industry and construction safety programs and as site safety manager for two General Contractors on multi-million dollar Boston area projects.
david_tibbetts at harvard dot edu | 617-384-8297
