Bakersfield ASSP Chapter Meeting – September 2026

Thanks to those who attended our August meeting. We love having guests! Walk-ins welcome!  

Sept 2, 2026:  Catherine Jones, CSP, ARM, MA Bakersfield College

TITLE:   Using the Fish to Swim Ahead: From Restorative Problem Solving to Generative Excellence

Session Description:

Using the Fish to Swim Ahead: From Restorative Problem Solving to Generative Excellence This session explores the power of leading indicators, bolstered by the addition of Appreciative Inquiry as the paradigm to move the needle from traditional problem solving/restoration/compliance focus to a more generative process which can help move an organization toward exceptional results and new possibilities. Ishikawa’s fishbone diagram provides the operational detail and categorization that can be transformed into key leading indicators. Applied positive psychology is woven in to help reframe our focus on a successful path ahead. Finally, the core concepts of risk management are integrated to help us “manage the floor, while we raise the ceiling” of business performance and safety

BIO: Catherine has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science: Occupational Safety and Health from Fresno State, is a Certified Safety Professional, and has earned the designations of Associate in Risk Management and Associate in Claims. Her Master’s degree is in Homeland Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School. During her career, Catherine has worked across a broad range of disciplines, including student safety, liability mitigation, risk assessments, occupational safety, property and environmental risk, employment liability, emergency management, and claim/litigation management. In 2016, she joined Bakersfield College where she created the curriculum for the Associate of Science degree in Occupational Safety and Risk Management. She currently serves as a full-time faculty member teaching in the program.

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Virtual meeting options: Jan-April-July-October (1^st month of each quarter) .

Registration:

RSVP to membership@bakersfield.assp.org.

In Person Breakfast at Hodels from 7:00-8:45am. 

$20 per person – Cash/Check/Credit/Debit (Member or Guest)
$10 ASSP Emeritus
$5 ASSP Student Members

Walk ins Welcome