Meet the Team

Andrew Bibby teaches classes in Political Science, Political Theory, and American Heritage. He is the recipient of major research awards, including a SSHRC Masters scholarship and the Postdoctoral Fellowship in the James Madison Program for American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton. He is the author of Montesquieu's Political Economy (Palgrave Macmillan, 2016). His writing on American Political Thought has appeared in various news and media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal. His current research focuses on the relationship between political depolarization and decentralization in the American federal system. 

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.

Noah is currently a student at UVU earning his BA in Political Science (emphasis in American Government). His course work at UVU has included courses in American Federalism, Constitutional Law & History, Political Theory, and Comparative Politics. He has served with the Utah International Mountain Forum (UIMF) in their delegation to the United Nations CSW. He plans to attend law school in the fall of 2026 hoping to do work in appellate litigation. 

Noah joined the Federalism Index Project in 2025 and is currently working with the team on website development, research, and writing.