Joshua Russell, CSP

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DISC Type : Dc

Director - Environmental Health and Safety at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Overview

Joshua is a Certified Safety Professional and the Director of Environmental Health and Safety at HHMI, where he leads a diverse team. Holding an MBA from Columbia Southern University, he is focused on culture change and developing high-functioning teams. Colleagues describe him as hardworking, dedicated, and a strong leader.

Beyond his role at HHMI, Joshua is a prominent voice in the EHS community. He co-hosts "The Safety Struggle" podcast, speaks at industry events, and is an active volunteer with the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Northern Virginia chapter.

He co-hosts the popular EHS podcast, "The Safety Struggle, " to discuss real-world safety challenges and leadership.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Demanding

Features Driven

They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Topics They Care About

Safety Culture
A core theme of his professional work, podcast, and speaking engagements is building a proactive and positive safety environment beyond mere compliance.
EHS Leadership
Focuses on mentoring, coaching, and developing high-functioning teams, a topic he frequently discusses as a podcaster and speaker.
Podcasting & Media
Co-hosts "The Safety Struggle" podcast, using new media to share insights and connect with others in the safety profession.

Media Appearances

Joshua has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Director - Environmental Health and Safety at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
7-2021 - 2-2025
Senior Manager - Safety, Health & Security at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
3-2018 - 7-2021
Manager - Safety, Health & Security at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
2-2017 - 3-2018
Team Lead - EH&S/C at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
3-2013 - 2-2017
Senior Safety Specialist at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

Education

4-2023 - 4-2025
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Columbia Southern University
2016 - 2023
Bachelor of Science - BS from Columbia Southern University

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Insights For Selling To Joshua

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joshua is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joshua

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joshua move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Joshua take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Joshua

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