Address:
Washington, District of Columbia
Expertise:
Utilizing Information and Assistive Technology, Ensuring Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities, Overseeing Project, Program and Configuration Management, Procurement Laws, Conference Planning, Training, Overseeing All Coordinators from more than 100 Agencies for the Federal Government
Major Product/SVS:
Information Technology and Information Technology Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
Education Degrees:
Associates Degree in Information Technology, Northern Virginia Community College (1995); Certified in Assisted Technology Program, University of California; Project Management Certifications, George Washington University; Master's Certificate in Project Management, George Washington University; Certified in Software and Hardware Configuration Management, Northridge
Industry:
Federal Government Electronic and Information Technology Procurement
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Chamberlain works in a unique field. She had the privilege of being involved from the beginning and seeing the law itself progress and grow. Her body of knowledge makes her as an expert in her field.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Chamberlain's greatest career achievement is making a difference in the world of accessibility and accessibility for people with disabilities. She watched the process go to Congress and the Senate.
Extended Bio Profile:
I have had a diverse career path. I started out working as a medical secretary back in the days when there were no computers. My boss was blind and I was his eyes reading to him daily and transcribing his notes. Then I was in the financial field working for Amtrak running the garnishment system. It was at this point that I had the opportunity to go in to the Information Technology field and that is where I have been ever since. My next job was with MCI working in the production department and doing statistical work. Then I went to work for the Army while living in Germany and got my certifications in Software and Hardware Configuration Management. I was the Configuration Manager for a major Army Command and Control Program Office. I then went to work for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as a Program Director for Information Technology Programs through out the Federal Government. I developed the OPM Security Program and trained agency personnel. Currently I am working for the General Services Administration in the Office of Governmentwide Policy. I am the Program Director for the implementation of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act within the Federal Government. Section 508 is a law that deals with Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) procurement by the Federal Government, ensuring that all products and services are accessible to persons with disabilities who are employed by the Federal Government and members of the public making all information and services available to anyone who needs access to them. She is a proficient speaker at seminars and conferences.