Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2024
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Nicole E. Palermo
Age: 38
Air Combat Command, Occupational Safety Manager
U.S. Air Force
Hampton, VA
Nicole led a team of 12 safety professionals in embedding a culture of safety for 21 Department of Defense locations and 8,200 warfighters throughout the Republic of Korea. There, she drafted safety guidance for the first-ever Ministry of Employment and Labor program, encapsulating South Korean occupational, safety and health laws.
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