Abby joined the Bill of Rights Institute in 2026 as Project Coordinator for the Content Team. She supports the development and publication of educational resources by managing project timelines, coordinating across teams, and ensuring content meets high standards of quality and accessibility. Before joining BRI, Abby spent five years as a high school social studies teacher, developing innovative learning programs, leading complex projects, and supporting civic engagement initiatives through programs such as Youth and Government and We the People. Abby earned her BA in History Education from Brigham Young University-Idaho and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Organization Development and Knowledge Management at George Mason University. 

Before joining the BRI team in 2024, Allison worked for 18 years as a middle and high school teacher. Her classroom experience includes World History, Economics, AP Government and AP U.S. History, among others. She prides herself on making content relatable and accessible to students and producing curriculum materials that are helpful to teachers. Allison has a M.Ed. from Wright State University and a M.A. in American History from Pace University.

Ally joined the Bill of Rights Institute team in 2022 after ten years working in public history and museum education. In her Communications role, she develops messaging for BRI stakeholders and leads media outreach to expand the organization’s visibility nationwide. Ally earned a M.A. in History from Virginia Commonwealth University and a B.A. in History from the University of Virginia. Contact Ally.

Amanda serves as the Creative Director at the Bill of Rights Institute, where she leads the in-house studio and collaborates with various teams to ensure the success of all video projects produced by BRI. Prior to joining the team in 2024, Amanda worked as a video producer in the field of online education, collaborating with academics from diverse disciplines to create video content for a wide range of programs. Additionally, she has contributed her video expertise within the nonprofit sector, serving as a producer at a government think tank and PBS. Amanda received her B.A. in Film – Video from Pennsylvania State University.

Andy brings nearly a decade of experience across brand design, marketing, photography, and visual storytelling, with work spanning agencies, mission-driven organizations, and e-commerce. He has held design roles at Mekanic, a branding agency, as well as at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, creating accessible, research-driven materials for policy and academic audiences, and previously spent several years as an Art Director at Custom Ink supporting large-scale campaigns and brand systems. At BRI, Andy applies his design expertise in service of civic education, using thoughtful, purposeful design to help connect BRI’s mission with educators, students, and the broader public.

Becky joined BRI as an intern in Fall 2020 and has now joined the Development team where she works on data organization, moves management organization, and gift acknowledgement. She is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with an MA in Museum Studies and Certificate in Nonprofit Management, and of Millersville University of Pennsylvania with a BA in History and German. Prior to her role at BRI, Becky worked for 5 years in the title insurance industry. Contact Becky at bleakway@mybri.org.

Brayden is a fundraising professional who has partnered with philanthropists across the country to invest in causes that build a stronger future. Most recently, he served as Director of Advancement for the Phi Delta Theta Foundation, raising funds for leadership development and scholarships. During his tenure, the Foundation achieved record endowment growth through its capital campaign. He began his career raising funds for U.S. Senators, Governors, Members of Congress, and national PACs. Brayden was drawn to BRI because of its commitment to civic education and leadership. His interest in civic involvement began as a longtime 4-H member and grew through the influence of a Government teacher who brought those lessons to life. He is excited to help ensure students across the country have access to a similar civic education. Brayden received his BBA in International Business with honors from Wichita State University as a Harry Gore Memorial Scholar. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, cooking, and traveling with his wife, Morgan.

C.C. joined the Bill of Rights Institute in April 2025 and supports the content team in producing resources to teach history and civics. She is a lifelong learner and history lover with a particular interest in early American history and the way that information has been shared and understood in the past. Before coming to the Institute, C.C. worked in a variety of classroom settings, instructing students ranging in age from middle school through advanced undergraduate. She earned a B.A. in History and Government from Georgetown University and a Ph.D. in History from George Washington University.

Before joining BRI full time in February of 2017, Chris worked for seventeen years in sales and marketing for The Washington Post’s Newspaper in Education program. He has also done marketing, public relations, and fundraising for several small theater companies in Washington, D.C., has worked as an education aide and consultant for The Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery and has written curriculum for the U.S. Fund for UNICEF’s TeachUNICEF program. Chris has a B.A. in History and Drama from Thomas More College in his native state of Kentucky, and an M.A. in Theater History, Literature, and Criticism from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Contact Chris.

Cole joined the Bill of Rights Institute as an intern in 2023. The son of a K-12 librarian, Cole is thrilled to continue his work at the Institute, where he can pay forward his passions for education, history, and civil discourse. Cole is responsible for ensuring the Development team has the tools needed to expand funding for BRI’s growing number of programs and initiatives.   Cole is a recent graduate of Missouri State University’s Defense and Strategic Studies Master’s program, and earned his Bachelor’s with Distinction in History. He earned the university’s highest honor as a Citizen Scholar, spearheaded the creation of Missouri State’s History Club, volunteered as an intern for the United States Senate, and was a Graduate Fellow of the Rumsfeld Foundation. Contact Cole.  

Danny became a part of the BRI team in Summer 2023. Prior to his association with BRI, he amassed over a decade of experience in web development. Holding several certifications in full-stack development, Danny is deeply committed to the craft of software engineering. He possesses an innate ability to navigate challenges and design optimal solutions. Beyond the realm of web development, Danny also brings to the table expertise in graphic design and interactive media production, showcasing his multifaceted skill set.

Dominque joined BRI in the Summer of 2023. She is a 2017 graduate of Howard University with a degree in marketing. Her experience comes with a wealth of knowledge in the digital marketing space, specifically in the life sciences and marketing consulting industries. Dominque has remained passionate about history throughout her life. She is excited to merge her interests in history and marketing, adding to BRI’s mission and value.