Leulsegged Kasa is a Research Project Manager for LASER PULSE at Purdue University, where he oversees USAID-funded research projects across various sectors in USAID partner countries. He provides technical and management support throughout the project cycle, ensuring project goals are met. Leulsegged also coordinates LASER PULSE's Research and Publications Working Group, which ensures deliverable quality by reviewing research and translation products. Prior to joining LASER PULSE, he provided assistance in variety of capacities to national and international organizations such as: the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); the Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) at Brandeis University; Pharos Global Health Advisors; Amhara Agricultural Research Institute (ARARI).