Sheri Stevens is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 30 years' experience in the human services world. After 12 years at Parsons Child and Family Center she moved to the University at Albany's School of Social Welfare as the Director of the Community and Public Service Program (CPSP). Her focus is on University-Community engagement, working to meet the needs of our local community and community partners. The Community and Public Service Program works to build the capacity of local organizations by providing the opportunity for undergraduates to serve their community as part of their academic program. 

Along with RISSE, Sheri has been an ardent supporter of ALERT (Albany Law Enforcement Resolution Team) since its inception in 2014, supporting founder Pastor David Traynham with assistance, advice, and encouragement. She served on the board of directors of AVillage Inc., in Albany's South End, from 2016-2022. She and her family live in Delmar, NY.