Kimberly Criddle

Kimberly Criddle is an experienced Occupational Safety and Health Specialist currently working at the Smithsonian Institution since July 2021, where responsibilities include implementing and overseeing safety and health programs while analyzing workplace hazards. Prior to this role, Kimberly served as an Industrial Hygienist at the U.S. Department of Labor from August 2018 to July 2021, focusing on identifying workplace hazards impacting health and comfort. Additionally, Kimberly worked for the Department of the Interior as a Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Inspector from February 2012 to August 2018, conducting inspections of offshore platforms to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Previous experience includes roles as an Occupational Safety and Health Consultant at the Texas Department of Insurance and as a Product Safety Specialist and Chemist at MI SWACO from 2000 to 2009. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Master of Science in Safety from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.