“Put Your People First” – Facilities Management Safety and Environmental Health

Faith Ray is the Facilities Management Environmental Health and Safety Manager at William & Mary where she is passionate about caring for the wellbeing of those that manage the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Faith about her career journey from public health to facilities management and her involvement with the Virginia Chapter of APPA. They … Continue reading "“Put Your People First” – Facilities Management Safety and Environmental Health"

June 21, 2024

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with Faith Ray of William & Mary
June 21, 2024

“Put Your People First” – Facilities Management Safety and Environmental Health

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Faith Ray is the Facilities Management Environmental Health and Safety Manager at William & Mary where she is passionate about caring for the wellbeing of those that manage the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Faith about her career journey from public health to facilities management and her involvement with the Virginia Chapter of APPA. They explore the opportunity to create a culture of connection and psychological safety by prioritizing employee wellbeing over budgets and deadlines. Faith believes that the built environment needs to be more adaptable to changing circumstances and we must incorporate new safety features while empowering and equipping staff with the knowledge and tools they need to be successful. Mike and Faith point out the perfect theme song for this role and they offer the inspiration you need to be an Asset Champion!

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As Director of Podcasts at Eptura, Mike Petrusky hosts both the Workplace Innovator Podcast and the Asset Champion Podcast, sharing thought leadership with CRE, FM, and IT leaders in the digital and hybrid workplace. Mike has produced more than 500 podcast episodes listened to in over 111 countries. As an in-demand public speaker, Mike engages audiences at numerous industry events each year, including International Facility Management Association and CoreNet conferences, focusing on the human element of workplace and facility management.

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