The State of the USA works to help the American people better assess for themselves the progress of the United States, providing scientifically selected measures, supporting statistical data and appropriate editorial context.

A nonprofit and nonpartisan institution, SUSA collaborates with the scientific and statistical communities and individual subject-matter experts to identify key national measures for more than a dozen topic areas and deepen and broaden understanding of the nation's standing and progress.

Mission

The State of the USA seeks to help the American people better assess for themselves the progress of the United States through the use of quality statistical data. Read the history of the organization and State of the USA policies. More

Governance and Leadership

The State of the USA marshals the highest caliber of leadership and resources needed to fulfill the institution's mission. Its Board of Governors includes members from the education, media, business and government sectors.

Board of Governors

The State of the USA is fortunate to have an outstanding group of national leaders as its founding Executive Governors. Their long and impressive careers range across the government, business, nonprofit and academic sectors, with deep roots in scientific and statistical communities. They all share a deep commitment to problem solving and decision-making based on evidence and nonpartisan approaches.

Executive Governors

• Vincent Barabba - Chairman
• Christopher (Chris) Hoenig - President and Chief Executive Officer
• Janet L. Norwood
• Kenneth Prewitt - Vice Chair

Governors (Non-Executive)

• Bill Achtmeyer
• Derek C. Bok
• Karen Cook
• Jeremiah Eck
• Kerry Murphy Healey
• Clay Johnson, III
• Thomas C. Jorling
• Ruben King-Shaw
• Nicholas Lemann
• Peter Lynch
• Valerie Mosley
• Stephen Pagliuca
• Louis Perlmutter

Advisers

The State of the USA funds independent research on existing measurement systems, commissions the National Academy of Sciences to form expert panels and recommend national indicators and works with experts across the spectrum through its advisory committees. More

Funding

The State of the USA is supported by prominent national foundations and private donors. You can help, too, by donating online. More

Contributors

The State of the USA works in intensive partnership with scientists and statistical data providers to make the highest quality data available and accessible online. The organization has established and cultivated strategic partnerships with national, state and local statistical agencies and data providers, commercial technology firms, national foundations, international organizations, academia, media and other nonprofits. More

Contact Us

The State of the USA welcomes questions and comments to help improve the quality of its information and institution. More