Dr. Usera serves as the Director of Policy Analysis and Civic Engagement. He holds a doctorate in analytical chemistry from Kansas State University, two masters degrees (chemistry and statistics) and has extensive experience in program design, curriculum development, strategic planning, program evaluation, institutional research and organizational leadership. Previous experience includes administrative positions as dean at the university level. Dr. Usera has served as principle external evaluator and researcher for over 200 programs and projects since 1985. He has also served as evaluator and consultant for projects funded by the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Indian Affairs and equivalent state departments. Dr. Usera is a member of the American Evaluation Association and the American Statistical Association.