Most recently, Dr. Brogdon was an associate professor of Political Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he taught broadly in the fields of American politics, constitutionalism and political philosophy.

Brogdon’s scholarship examines American constitutionalism with special attention to the federal judiciary. He has published on the constitutional origins of judicial federalism and the development of the federal courts, among other topics. His work on the constitutional debate over inferior courts in the First Congress was named Article of the Year by the American Political Thought section of the American Political Science Association.

His current book project, Constitutional Foundations of the Modern Judiciary, utilizes the Quill Project as a robust research tool to recover the institutional logic that animated the framing of Article III of the Constitution.

Brogdon earned his doctoral degree in Political Science from Baylor University and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Political Science at the University of West Florida. At Baylor, Brogdon held the R. W. Morrison Fellowship for Study of the Constitution and was named Richard D. Huff Distinguished Graduate Student.

Verlan's writing has been published by The Wall Street Journal,  Washington Post, Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, Political Science Quarterly, Studies in American Political Development, Presidential Studies Quarterly, Party Politics, Perspectives on Political Science, and The Forum, among others.

At UVU, he teaches courses on American politics, the U.S. Constitution, American political thought, and American political institutions. He earned graduate degrees from Cambridge University and the University of Virginia, and has held academic fellowships at Stanford University and Harvard University.

His recent co-authored book, The Myth of Left and Right, shows how the familiar left-right political spectrum harms America by undermining constitutional government in the United States.

Scott began at CCS in 2018 but has been involved with the Center since its inception in 2011.

Previously, Scott directed operations and strategy for UVU’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations. In that role, he worked with former UVU President Matthew Holland on national and international outreach for support of university priorities and initiatives, including CCS.

Coming to UVU from Brigham Young University, where he received his juris doctor, Scott’s legal studies centered on domestic and global religious-liberty issues. He also examined the relationship between famed jurist Sir Edward Coke and his one-time law clerk Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island and early advocate for the liberty of conscience.

Scott oversees the partnership with the Quill Project at Pembroke College, Oxford University and is also responsible for CCS operations and fundraising. He launched and leads the Center's K–12 Consitutional Literacy Initiative.

His work has appeared in Publius: The Journal of Federalism; The Review of Politics; Congress & the Presidency; Thinking Skills & Creativity; and others. He received a PhD in political science from the University at Albany, and an MA in international affairs from George Washington University.

He recently retired from his long-time position as Executive Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, Lecturer in Politics, and Fellow of Forbes College at Princeton University. He is a Senior Research Fellow in the Witherspoon Institute and is a presidential appointee to the Board of Trustees of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation.

Hank served for 26 years (1988–2014) in the U.S. Army and Utah National Guard as a Military Intelligence and Public Affairs officer. He deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in 2004–2005 and to the Horn of Africa (Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti) in 2011–2012, both in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

From 2005 to 2014 he served as director of public affairs and full-time spokesman for the Utah National Guard. He retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Hank earned master’s and doctoral degrees in Communication from the University of Utah. Upon retirement from the military he was an assistant professor in the Department of Communication at UVU for five years, where he researched and taught public relations, corporate communication, social media, and crisis communication.

From 2019 to 2022 he worked in the private sector as a communicator in the nonprofit and health-tech spaces and is pleased to be at UVU once again.

Andy serves as associate director of the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University and is the director of the Federalism Index Project.

He has published in various outlets, including The Wall Street Journal. Andy has taught classes in classical and modern political philosophy, American literature, and American political thought. He has research interests in modern political theory, political economy, and American federalism. He is the author of Montesquieu's Political Economy and Rival Visions: How Jefferson and His Contemporaries Defined the Early American Republic.

Autumn comes to CCS from BYU Law School, where she excelled as an academic event planner. Her time at the law school allowed her to hone her organizational skills and contribute to the success of various academic events.

Autumn is a mother of four girls and grandmother to two rambunctious boys. She loves spending time with family and especially her husband hiking, camping, traveling, gardening, and cooking. Often you will find her crocheting while watching movies.

Paige served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Geneva, Switzerland. She is a gifted pianist, organist, and vocal performer. While a stay-at-home mom for 25 years she also operated Larsen Music Studio in Colorado, Minnesota, and Utah.

Of her four children, two are currently students at Utah Valley University. Paige loves cooking, reading, spending time with family, playing board games, music, hiking, camping, and watching movies.

Eleesha teaches the general education requirement American Heritage. Prior to UVU, she served as the Director of Education for the oldest patriotic organization in the United States, the Society of the Cincinnati, formed by the officers of the Continental Army during George Washington's presidency.

She is also the executive director of the Utah 3Rs Project, which encourages understanding of the right of conscience, the responsibility to protect that right in others, and the civic duty to engage respectfully in civic discourse.

Eleesha holds a Master of Arts in American Studies from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts in History Teaching from Brigham Young University.

 Lisa holds a PhD in Education from Brigham Young University, a Teaching Credential from Notre Dame de Namur University, an MA in History from Stanford University, and a BA in International Relations also from Stanford.

Lisa has taught high school and university courses for more than 20 years. She also helps direct Mormon Women for Ethical Government, supporting women’s involvement in politics and governance. Her work with the Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative allows her to meld her interests in education and research while advocating for improved civics education in our schools.

A native Oregonian, Lisa now lives in Springville, Utah, with her husband and two adoption miracles.

Daniel received his PhD and MA in politics with a concentration in political philosophy from Hillsdale College, and his BA in politics and theology from Ave Maria University. In Daniel’s dissertation and research, he has focused on the natural-law theory and political thought of St. Thomas Aquinas and more broadly on the relationship between ethics and politics.

Pam also holds an educational-leadership credential from Southern Utah University.

She taught history and German for 20 years in Ogden and West Jordan. She was an administrator for social studies and world languages at Jordan School District for 10 years.

One of Pam's favorite parts of being a teacher was taking student tours to Europe. She recognizes the importance of good and engaging teachers in helping students develop their skills as citizens in our country and is glad to work once again with Utah’s teachers. 

A longtime CCS employee, Kiana studied Political Science with an emphasis in Political Philosophy, Public Law, and Constitutional Studies at UVU. In 2024 she completed a master’s degree in Intellectual History at Oxford University. She is passionate about reading and writing, traveling, and being a mom.

Johana graduated in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science (with an American Government emphasis) and a minor in Constitutional Studies. In 2022, she earned her master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (with concentrations in Business Administration, Communication, and Leadership).

Johana joined the Federalism Index Project in 2019 and, among other things, helps with website development, research, and data visualization. She has plans for further graduate work in leadership, constitutional, and federalism studies.

Gwen, from Santaquin, Utah, completed a bachelor's degree in History in 2023. She  joined  the Center in 2022 and worked on the North Dakota, South Dakota, and Washington constitutional conventions—all in 1889.

Gwen plans to go to graduate school, complete a doctorate in History, and work in a museum or archive setting.