Neil Velasquez-Employee of the Year

2025: Neil Velasquez

Neil’s exemplary work ethic and qualities are evident in his role as Safety Advisor Team Lead. He consistently excels in his responsibilities by completing his duties accurately, promptly, and with exceptional quality. In 2025, he played a key role in numerous tasks within the BSL-3 facility, including lab relocations, decontaminations, lab upgrades, and Select Agent drills. His representation of Yale EHS at the Safety Fair in Chemistry and the Vendor Expo at West Campus further highlights his commitment. Neil also has the distinction of being awarded the Dariusz Czarnota Award of Excellence in 2017.