Sherry Almandsmith has over 20 years experience in program evaluation, survey design and implementation, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Her research interests include disability policy, particularly in the areas of health care and employment, and studies of the workforce development system. In addition to her research work, Ms. Almandsmith serves as contract manager for BPA's Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Task Order Contracts for the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, and is responsible for administrative oversight of six task order contracts. Ms. Almandsmith holds a joint Master's degree in City Planning and Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley.

Selected Current/Recent BPA Projects:

• H-1B Technical Skills Training Grant Program Technical Assistance
• Evaluation of Project Independence
• Understanding the Role of Intermediaries under WIA
• Consultation on Design of Study of Financial Exploitation of Elders
• Evaluation of the DOL Disability Employment Grants
• National Random Assignment Evaluation of the Quantum Opportunity Program

Related Experience:

• Board of Trustees, BPA ESOP
• Administrative Intern (Quality Assurance), Jewish Home for the Aged, San Francisco
• Police Dispatcher, Chico Police Department, Chico, California