Lori Guasta, Ph.D.
About Lori Guasta, Ph.D.
Lori Guasta, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Director of Consulting Services at the National Safety Council, where she has worked since 2022. With over 20 years of experience in curriculum development and teaching across various disciplines, she has a strong background in research and training for high-hazard industries.
Work at National Safety Council
Lori Guasta, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Director of Consulting Services at the National Safety Council, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she manages consulting projects across various occupational industries, demonstrating a broad range of industry expertise. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Research Manager at the same organization from 2020 to 2022. Her responsibilities include developing research-based curricula and applied leadership programs aimed at enhancing behavior, leadership, and organizational culture.
Education and Expertise
Lori Guasta holds a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. She also earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Sociology from the University of Northern Colorado between 2000 and 2003, and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Gender Studies from Coe College from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including behavioral analyses and focus group facilitation.
Background
Lori Guasta has over 20 years of experience in developing curriculum and teaching college courses in communication, leadership, business, and sociology. She has held various academic and research positions, including serving as a Senior Sociology Instructor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs since 2008. Additionally, she worked as an Affiliate Faculty member at Regis University from 2009 to 2018, contributing to her extensive teaching experience.
Achievements
Lori Guasta has a strong track record in grantseeking and subcontractor award administration, managing large grants exceeding $1 million. She has developed and delivered training programs tailored for high-hazard industries for over 15 years. Her work includes numerous publications and professional presentations focused on occupational safety culture, leadership, and health and safety management systems. She is recognized as a scholar and author in social sciences, curriculum development, and training effectiveness.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at the National Safety Council, Lori Guasta held several positions that contributed to her expertise. She worked as a Research Associate at Colorado School of Mines from 2019 to 2022 and as a Community-Based Graduate Research Coordinator at Colorado State University-Pueblo from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she was a Qualitative Researcher and Program Analyst at the Centers for Disease Control from 2005 to 2008, where she gained valuable experience in research and program analysis.