Abby Ferri
Senior Leader | National Safety Council
Abby Ferri is an influential and award-winning expert in global risk management and worker safety with more than two decades of experience. She is a passionate advocate for advancing women in EHS leadership, ethical technology integration, and STEM education, co-founding the globally recognized "Safety Justice League" podcast and authoring two books. Abby also serves as an adjunct professor and is active in her local community, contributing to advisory groups focused on thoughtful AI strategy and equitable access to STEM careers. Her leadership and innovative approaches continue to shape the future of workplace safety and education.
Experience
National Safety Council
- Senior Leader, NSC Networks
Insurate
- Chief Safety Officer, Managing Partner
Safety Justice League
- Co-founder
Gallagher
- Senior Risk Control Consultant
The Ferri Group, LLC
- Founder
Merjent
- Senior Safety Consultant
Hays Companies
- Vice President – National Construction Practice
Associated General Contractors of Minnesota
- Director – Safety & Health
Filanc Construction Co
- Safety Director & SSHO Level 6
Travelers
- Senior Construction Risk Control Consultant
RQ Construction
- Safety Manager & SSHO Level 5
Old Republic Construction Program Group
- Safety Specialist
Education / Credentials
- Master, Environmental Health and Safety
- Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Professional Affiliations
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor
The Institutes Knowledge Group
- Associate in Risk Management
Minnesota Department of Commerce
- Resident Insurance Producer – Property, Casualty
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Location
Minneapolis
Focus
Health & Safety, Risk Management
