Lisa Stapleton-Biala, DrPH, MS, GSP
Lisa Stapleton-Biala, DrPH, MS, GSP, is an accomplished Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional with extensive experience in occupational health, safety management, and public health education. Currently serving as the Director of Environment, Health, and Safety at the University of Mary Washington, she provides strategic oversight for environmental compliance, laboratory safety, hazardous waste management, and chemical safety programs. Lisa’s leadership ensures the highest standards of worker health and safety, while supporting special projects and fostering a culture of total worker well-being across the campus.
In addition to her role at the university, Lisa is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Virginia State University, where she teaches biology laboratory courses within the Natural and Health Sciences department. Her professional background spans over a decade in environmental health and workplace safety, including leadership roles at Mondelēz International and Amazon. She has a proven track record in data analysis, emergency management, ergonomics, and safety training, consistently driving improvements in operational safety, compliance, and workforce wellness.
Lisa holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from Capella University, where she focused on improving ergonomic practices in the manufacturing industry, as well as a Master of Science in Occupational Health and Safety/Environmental Management from Columbia Southern University. A dedicated public health educator and aspiring adjunct professor, she combines technical expertise with a commitment to mentoring the next generation of health and safety professionals, reflecting a career devoted to enhancing both workplace safety and community well-being.
• Certificate, Mathematics and Chemistry
• Doctoral Candidate
• Epidemiology in Public Health Practice
• President's List - Fall 2022
• President's List - Spring 2022
• President's List - Winter 2022
• 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health
• 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health
• Capella University - DrPH
• Columbia Southern University - MS
• Columbia Southern University - BS
• Columbia Southern University - AS
• National Society for Leadership and Success
• American Public Health Association