Senior / Alumni Spotlights
Taylor Cross '25
Taylor Cross is a senior in her final semester at Grand Valley State University. Before transferring to GVSU in 2022, she earned an associate’s degree in Math, Science, and Engineering from Grand Rapids Community College, where she was also a member of the softball team.
Initially pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Taylor discovered the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) program through a friend, sparking her interest in the field. With a strong passion for ensuring people are safe and promoting best practices, she made the decision to switch major and hasn’t looked back.
One of Taylor’s favorite aspects of the OSH program has been the opportunity to participate in site tours, allowing her to explore various industries and witness firsthand how classroom knowledge translates into real-world applications.
Taylor completed her internship at Roskam Foods, where she continues to work. Her experience includes updating lockout/tagout procedures, revising company policies, updating hearing protection areas, and leading a major project to implement new cut-resistant gloves. These gloves will be distributed through PPE vending machines, ensuring easier access for employees and reinforcing workplace safety.
Taylor looks forward to applying her knowledge and experience to help create safer work environments in her future career.
Interest Area(s)
Occup Safety/Health Mgmt
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