IUP has named Homer City native Carly Padasak as the new director for Environmental Health and Safety.
Padasak earned her bachelor’s degree in safety, health and environmental applied sciences from IUP in 2017, then she received her master’s degree in human resources and employment relations from Penn State University in 2023. She spent time in the construction industry before returning to Penn State as the university’s health and safety coordinator.
In her position at IUP, Padasak will be responsible for the development, coordination, evaluation, and execution of university policies and procedures designed to ensure the health and safety of university students, employees and visitors. She will also be responsible for developing proactive policies and procedures to prevent unsafe environments across campus.
Her first day at IUP will be January 21.
