IMPAQ VP James Moore Appointed to Bureau of Labor Statistics Advisory Committee

COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- IMPAQ International is proud to announce that the U.S. Secretary of Labor has approved the appointment of Dr. James Moore, IMPAQ's Vice President of Labor, to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Data Users Advisory Committee (DUAC).

As a member of the Committee, Dr. Moore will provide advice to the BLS on technical matters related to the collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of the Bureau's statistics, published reports, and the broader aspects of its overall mission and function. As IMPAQ's Labor executive, Dr. Moore will provide the company's viewpoints as they relate to the priorities of BLS data users, suggestions for the addition of or modifications to BLS programs, and ideas for innovations in data collection, dissemination, and presentation.

Dr. Moore holds a B.S. from Mississippi Valley State University, an M.A. from Virginia State University, and a Ph.D. in Economics from Howard University. He has conducted extensive research on workforce development issues, income security, and the economics of aging, with emphasis on the economic status of Baby Boomers. Prior to joining IMPAQ, Dr. Moore served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy. He has also served as the Deputy Director and Chief Economist for the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES), as a Senior Policy Advisor with OASP, and as Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD).

"It is an honor to receive this appointment," said Dr. Moore. "As a member of this Committee, I look forward to providing the BLS with the benefit of insights that IMPAQ has gained through its substantial labor policy research, so that the Bureau can further develop and refine its data programs and reports."

About IMPAQ International

IMPAQ International is a public policy research firm that drives value by utilizing innovative thinking and rigorous approaches to improve our clients' policies and programs, delivering meaningful, real world impact. IMPAQ's mission is to provide exemplary research and consulting services through the use of impact evaluation studies, applied research, policy analysis, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and technical assistance. The company provides services spanning multiple industries and policy domains, including health, labor, education, human services, survey research, international development, and technology solutions. For more information, visit http://www.impaqint.com.

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