Dovie D. Majors, MBA, COSS

I’ve never been afraid to raise my hand for the hard problems. My career has been built on curiosity, ownership, and a commitment to continuous learning. I believe the best leaders develop people, build strong systems, and leave organizations better than they found them. Whether serving in the military or leading teams across manufacturing, mining, e-commerce, and construction, I’ve found that success comes from serving others, challenging the status quo, and having the courage to pursue opportunities that stretch you beyond your comfort zone. Every role I’ve taken has been a chance to learn, grow, and create lasting impact through people.

The best career advice I’ve ever received was to treat my career like a business and myself as the CEO. No one is more responsible for my growth, development, or future than I am. That mindset has guided me to seek out difficult assignments, embrace change, continuously learn, and make decisions based on long-term growth rather than short-term comfort. Some of the most rewarding opportunities in my career came from taking calculated risks that stretched me beyond what I thought was possible.

My advice to young women entering the industry is simple: don’t count yourself out. Raise your hand for the difficult assignments, ask questions, stay curious, and commit to continuous learning. Focus on building competence and delivering results—confidence will follow. Be intentional about building positive relationships along the way. The people you work with, learn from, and support throughout your career can have a lasting impact on your growth and success. Find mentors who will invest in your development, but remember that you are ultimately the CEO of your own career. Some of the opportunities that shaped me most were the ones that felt a little intimidating at first. Don’t wait until you feel completely ready; be willing to grow into the role.

The biggest opportunity in EHS today is transforming safety from a compliance-driven function into a business enabler. Technology, AI, and data analytics are giving us unprecedented visibility into risk and performance, allowing us to be more proactive than ever before. The challenge is ensuring we embrace innovation without losing focus on the people behind the data. The organizations that will lead in the future are those that successfully combine strong safety fundamentals, technology, and a culture that genuinely values and develops people.

The values that are most important to me, both professionally and personally, are integrity, continuous learning, service to others, and accountability. I believe trust is built through doing what you say you’ll do, even when no one is watching. I’m also a firm believer in lifelong learning and continually challenging myself to grow through new experiences and opportunities.

I value relationships and believe success is rarely achieved alone. Investing in people, building trust, and helping others succeed has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my career. Finally, I believe in taking ownership of outcomes. Whether facing a challenge or pursuing an opportunity, I focus on what I can influence and how I can contribute to making things better for the people and organizations I serve.