Dominic Caserta

Dominic Caserta serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at San Francisco State University, specializing in American and California politics with deep roots in Santa Clara's civic history spanning five generations of Portuguese and Italian immigrant heritage.

His academic credentials include:

• BS in Political Science from Santa Clara University with a Minor in American History
• MA from San Francisco State University's Political Science Department

Caserta's research integrates practical governance experience with academic rigor, focusing on U.S. political systems and California-specific policy frameworks. His expertise is informed by service on the Santa Clara City Council and executive training at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, emphasizing the interplay between historical civic engagement and contemporary political dynamics in local and state governance.