EHS provides leadership at all levels of the university to maintain a healthy workplace and to protect the environment.
Matthew Trujillo, Director, Environment, Health, and Safety
Phone: 415-769-0240
Office Address: ADM 260
Email: matthew.trujillo@sfsu.edu
Matthew Trujillo brings more than a decade of experience in environmental sustainability, regulatory auditing, investigations, and public service to his work with Environmental Health and Safety at San Francisco State University. Before joining SF State, he spent ten years developing and leading an enforcement program for a San Francisco-based state agency dedicated to protecting the Bay for future generations and ensuring continuous, free public access to the shoreline. Matthew holds a Master of Environmental Science and Management, post-graduate certificates in Education, Eco-Entrepreneurship, and Business Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in the study of Global Political Economy from the University of California. He also holds certifications in emergency management, HAZWOPER, hazardous waste management, ISO 9001 senior lead auditing, and Lean process improvement. Known for his collaborative and practical approach, Matthew is committed to transparency, prevention, education, and service to the campus community.
Dipak Janda, Environmental Compliance Specialist
Phone: (415) 542-8046
Email: dipakjanda@sfsu.edu
Education:
B.S. - California State University Northridge, Environmental Occupational Health
EHS years of Experience: 8 years in EHS and 4 years at SF State
Other Accomplishments:
- Professional Certification: CESCO, OSHA 30, HAZWOPER
Hobbies:
- Restores classic cars specialize in 1966 – 1970 Mustangs.
Groux DeWayne, EHS Specialist | CPDC & Facilities Liasion
Phone: (415) 741-7947
Email: grouxsr@sfsu.edu
Education:
AA - Chabot College, Mass Communications;
B.S. - University of Notre Dame/CSUMB; Marine Science (in progress)
Certifications: CMI, OSHA Trainer 500, IVES Forklift Trainer, Smith Defensive Driver Trainer, First Aid/CPR trainer
EHS years of Experience: 13 years in EHS and 5 years at SF State
Other Accomplishments:
- Construction Safety Manager SFSU
- LEA Designated Person
- Part 107 Pilot License
Hobbies:
- Mixologist, Drone Pilot, Photography, Avid Music listener, DIY Home Maintenance
Juliana Cayetano, Chemical and Environmental Management Specialist
Desk: (415) 405-3521
Cell: (415) 361-2135 Cell
Office Address: ADM 260
Email: jcayetano@sfsu.edu
Education:
B.S. Biology Major-De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines;
M.S. Occupational Safety and Health- Columbia Southern University
Certifications: CHMM, CCHO, CESCO, GSP 40 Hour-HAZWOPER, OSHA 30 hours
EHS years of Experience: 12 years in EHS and 8 years at SF State
Other Accomplishments:
- In 1990, I started as a lab bench researcher at UCSF under the supervision of Dr. Stephen DeArmond and performed histology and immunohistochemistry in support of the discovery of prions, and the diagnosis of neurological conditions such as CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, Alzheimer). My work was recognized as a vital contribution to the 1997 Nobel Prize Award in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Dr. Stanley Prusiner and I also co-authored several scientific publications.
- In 2006, I assumed the role of a Lab Operations Manager/EHS for a biopharmaceutical company developing drugs to treat neurological diseases and disorders.
- In 2010, I managed a diverse customer base of hazardous waste generators representing a $1.5M revenue base.
- In 2012, I completed the certification program in Hazardous Waste Material Management at UC Santa Cruz Extension.
- In 2017, I joined SF State and supported the Environmental Compliance Program.
- I am a seasonal runner: Kaiser Permanente 5k in 2009, Nike Women’s Half Marathon in 2009, Allstate Hot Chocolate 5k in 2019 and She is Beautiful- Santa Cruz, 5k in 2019
Hobbies:
- Outdoor activities such as running, hiking, and biking.
- Cooking and trying different recipes at home.
- Aerial Sports
- Plant Mom
Linda Vadura, EHS Compliance Specialist
Office Phone: (415) 338 - 6892
Cell Phone: (415) 760 - 8141
Office Address: TH 215
Email: lvadura@sfsu.edu
Education:
B.S. - California State University Northridge, Health Sciences: Concentration in Environmental & Occupational Health ;
B.A. - Geography: Concentration in Land Use Planning
Certifications: CSP, ASP, CCHO, 40-Hour HAZWOPER certified
EHS years of Experience: 36 years in EHS and 29 years at SF State
Other Accomplishments:
- I started as an EHS intern in 1988 in an aerospace industry manufacturing facility. After graduation, I landed a job as an industrial hygienist/site safety officer for a hazardous materials cleanup and emergency response contractor.
- I moved to the Bay Area in 1993 to work as an EHS Manager for International Paper at a corrugated box manufacturing plant.
- In 1997, I came to SFSU and became the COSE Health & Safety Specialist, a newly created position, and became a member of campus EH&S in 2016.
- I went through the Technical Writing Certificate program at SF State.
- Learned how to use online course development software, such as Articulate Storyline to create EHS courses suited to the online environment.
- I learned how to use Drupal to create and edit the EH&S website
Hobbies:
- Playing with my dogs, reading romance novels and mysteries, watching archeology, science fiction, fantasy TV shows and movies, and eating the wonderful variety of food available in the Bay Area.
Joanna Le, RSS Administrative Analyst
Office Phone: (415) 338-2565
Office Address: ADM 258
Email: jle@sfsu.edu
Education:
B.S. - San Francisco State University, Hospitality and Tourism Management; Minor in Business Administration
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