Patricia Biles

Patricia D. Biles, president of Biles And Associates, LLC, is the former National Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator for the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Throughout this 10-year position at OSHA, Biles developed guidelines and policy memoranda, while conducting more than 70 trainings and presentations throughout the United States. She served as the key person in the National Office in Washington, D.C. for all activities related to OSHA’s involvement in the issue of workplace violence.

In addition, she was the sole representative and spokesperson for the U.S. Government at the 2003 International Labor Organization Meeting of Experts to finalize the International Code of Practice on Workplace Violence (Geneva, Switzerland).

Prior to her retirement in 2004, Biles was awarded many commendations for her service to the U.S. Government. These include OSHA Champion of the Year, Federal Women’s Program’s Personal Achievement Award, Secretary’s Exceptional Achievement Award, and numerous certificates of appreciation.

Since retirement, Biles has actively worked as a volunteer within her community and her church. She is the founder of Angels of Lauderhill which provides health and wellness coaching to seniors and is a member of several ministries at the New Mount Olive Baptist Church.

As the Founder and Director of the Alliance Against Workplace Violence, Biles and the other members of the alliance are available to provide assistance to employers, community groups, and individuals in violence awareness, prevention and response.

Credentials/ Affiliations
Master of Arts, Boston University and University of the District of Columbia. Sociology, Counseling.
Licensed Professional Counselor, District of Columbia
President, Board of Directors, Castle Gardens, Lauderhill, Florida

Lay Counselor, Member of the Christian Business Consortium and the Prayer Ministry of the New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Member, American Association of Christian Counseling, Health and Wellness coaching.
Listed in Who’s Who of Professional and Business Women.
Website: www.workplaceviolenceawareness.org

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