Erica Sanko is the Director of Analytics and Production Programs for the American Sheep Industry Association, the national organization representing the interests of sheep producers located throughout the U.S. She manages issues relating to the lamb and wool markets and supports the development of educational materials, development opportunities, and programs supporting a sustainable sheep industry.Erica began her career with the Livestock Marketing Information Center working on economic analysis for the livestock industry, followed by an opportunity to work in public policy as a senior agricultural economist within the California Department of Agriculture. She transitioned into agricultural association management serving as the Executive Director for the California Wool Growers Association and the California Pork Producers Association, before transitioning to her current role at the American Sheep Industry Association.