The Laboratory Safety Institute Staff

The Laboratory Safety Institute is a nonprofit educational institution providing safety courses and consulting for chemical laboratories worldwide.

Over the past 40 years, we have taught courses to more than 100,000 people in 30 countries, spanning 130 different industries, including research, high-tech, government, medicine, and academia. Our courses open eyes with real-life stories that teach unforgettable safety lessons. We help schools and corporations to improve their safety policies and programs, reducing injuries (and resulting lawsuits) and helping businesses be OSHA compliant.

Virtually any lab, anywhere can benefit from our safety courses. which are regularly held in select cities throughout the U.S. and Canada. We also offer live webinars, online courses, and instructional DVDs.

The Laboratory Safety Institute
192 Worcester St., Natick, MA 01760
508-647-1900
info@labsafetyinstitute.org

Elizabeth Braun, Ph.D.

Elizabeth Braun, Ph.D.

Director of Educational Content and Learning

Elizabeth Braun comes to LSI after leading a team of teachers in developing the chemistry curriculum for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Texas, where she also oversaw the safety program. She has worked the last three years developing a Chemical Hygiene Plan and creating standard operating procedures for the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals in the district. She was also responsible for rolling out safety initiatives to teachers (6-12) through professional development trainings that she created and facilitated.
 
She has a passion for science safety and brings 8 years of experience in public education, 6 years of graduate research experience in chemistry, and 5 years of college level teaching experience to the team. She holds her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Sam Houston State University, master’s and doctoral degrees in chemistry from The University of Texas at Dallas. Elizabeth has 7 peer-reviewed publications in the field of bioanalytical chemistry and was selected as the inaugural Teacher of the Year for Bridgeland High School her second year teaching.

elizabeth@labsafety.org

Connor Michael

Connor Michael

Web and Advertising Manager

Connor has worked in advertising and PR for 13 years at LaVoie Health Science and the American Lung Association. He has a degree in Advertising from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Colorado. He enjoys the variety of assignments involved in working in a nonprofit environment and implementing creative strategies to engage science professionals in lab safety.
connor@labsafety.org

Raj Santhappa, M.D.

Raj Santhappa, M.D.

Director of Operations

Raj is appying his backround in science, medicine and marketing to teach LSI's lab safety courses and coordinate LSI's Enrollment Management Program. His hardworking, positive, and professional attitude has been a great addition to our team.
raj@labsafety.org

Alie Schreck

Alie Schreck

Marketing, Sales + Social Media

Alie Schreck is a graduate of Assumption College '20 and Assumption University's Grenon School of Business '21. Alie's favorite part of her job is getting to meet new people!
alie@labsafety.org

Stephen Taylor, Ph.D.

Stephen Taylor, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Stephen Taylor has a doctorate degree in chemistry, along with decades of experience in teaching and research at Purdue University and The Shepherd Chemical Company. His mission-driven passion and diverse scientific background mixed with business acumen are a welcome addition to LSI. Before taking the helm at LSI, he helped build Narratize and Untold Content, two successful startups focused on innovation storytelling and generative AI.