“Meet The Fastenators”
WE MEAN BUSINESS
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 10:00 to 1:00 pm
Virtual presentation
Free to all - register by May 11, 2026
Join us for a lively discussion with the founding women of non-structural
earthquake damage mitigation.
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Program:
It's time to MEET THE FASTENATORS!
This intriguing, fun and interactive virtual panel discussion will highlight the achievements of, and introduce you to, the three women who were integral in creating a new industry: Non-Structural Earthquake Damage Mitigation, or the retrofit of spaces to make them earthquake safe.
LEARN about the journey that went from an idea in a garage to becoming Step One of the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
MASTER the techniques utilized to prioritize risk and take steps to make any space earthquake safe, and keep your business open after an earthquake
DEVELOP the process to overcome obstacles commonly faced when trying to complete the work
SEE how documenting the work you do can aid in asset protection and inventory tracking
INTERACT with the FASTENATORS! themselves. Ask questions and master the processes they've already taken over the decades that can help you get earthquake ready today
Presented by:
Teresa Soza
THE expert in the field of non-structural earthquake damage mitigation, Teresa is Vice-President of Safe-T-Proof, the world's leading earthquake fastening company. Her experience is unmatched, with Teresa completing thousands of retrofit projects throughout earthquake country.
Trish Granholm
A renowned expert in the field of earthquake safety, has project managed multiple earthquake retrofits, including work at some of California's most prominent Universities. Her unique perspective includes winning hesitant scientists over to the idea of seismic bracing as a way to ensure business continuity post-earthquake.
Hailey Lamb
Hailey was essential to the completion of a successful retrofit and the securing of equipment at the world's largest stemcell research center. She oversaw not only the securing of millions of dollars of critical equipment, but a first-of-its-kind cataloguing of the work for theUniversity where the work was done.
Fees:
Free to current BICEPP members • $25 for non-members
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