Roxy Grossnickle
About Roxy Grossnickle
Roxy Grossnickle serves as the Chief of the Community Health Branch at the National Institutes of Health, a position she has held since 2021. With a strong background in industrial hygiene and biosafety, she has extensive experience in ensuring safety protocols in biomedical research environments.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Roxy Grossnickle serves as the Chief of the Community Health Branch at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to public health initiatives and community health programs. Her role involves overseeing health-related projects and ensuring the implementation of effective health strategies within the NIH framework.
Education and Expertise
Roxy Grossnickle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Resource Management from Penn State University, which she completed from 1991 to 1996. She also earned a Master of Science degree in Environmental Biology from Hood College between 1997 and 2002. Her educational background supports her expertise in industrial hygiene, biosafety, and biosecurity, which are essential in her current role.
Professional Background
Roxy Grossnickle has a diverse professional background in health and safety. Before her current role at NIH, she worked as a Senior Industrial Hygienist and Risk Consultant at Consolidated Safety Services, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. She also held various positions, including Senior Manager of Occupational Safety and Security at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine from 2007 to 2019, and as a Safety Specialist at Southern Research Institute from 2004 to 2007.
Achievements in Safety and Compliance
Roxy Grossnickle has developed significant skills in industrial hygiene exposure assessments, focusing on workplace safety and health. She conducts BSL-3 assessments to maintain safety protocols in laboratories that handle infectious agents. Her expertise in regulatory compliance and select agents is critical for managing safety in biomedical research environments, contributing to her effectiveness in her current role.
Experience in Infectious Disease Research
Roxy Grossnickle specializes in infectious disease research, which is vital for developing strategies to address global health challenges. Her background includes working with the U.S. Navy as an Industrial Hygienist and as a Scientist at Geo-Centers. This experience has equipped her with the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to public health initiatives effectively.