Allan Carey is the Director of Sphere Education Initiatives at the Cato Institute where he leads the organization’s efforts to engage grades 5-12 educators, including the annual Sphere Summit, on civic education, civil discourse, and the institutions of civic culture. With nearly two decades of experience in education, Allan has previously taught in high schools, colleges, and nonprofits covering everything from history, philosophy, and economics to management and leadership courses. Allan holds a BA in political science, history, and philosophy from Ashland University and an MA in politics from the University of Dallas. He lives in Arlington, VA with his wife and son.

Allyson is a lifelong learner who has spent the past 12 years ensuring that students and teachers have access to the resources and support they need to thrive. Currently serving as the Chief Program & Impact Officer at Generation Citizen, she leads the organization’s efforts to scale an equity-centered curriculum, strengthen teacher training, and enhance coaching supports—all to empower students to be informed and engaged citizens.  

Before joining Generation Citizen, Allyson spent seven years at CollegeSpring, where she reimagined teacher training and developed a coaching model that built foundational skills for college and career readiness. Her passion lies in equipping young people with 21st-century skills, fostering character development, and expanding access to high-quality educational and professional pathways. She also works to engage families and communities in students’ academic success.  

Sean Beienburg, a Phoenix native, earned his bachelor's in politics and history at Pomona College and his doctorate in politics at Princeton University. Before joining ASU, he taught at Haverford College and Lehigh University.

His teaching and research focus on the U.S. and Arizona constitutions, federalism, executive power, American political development, and Prohibition. He authored Prohibition, the Constitution, and States' Rights (2019) and Progressive States' Rights: The Forgotten History of Federalism (2024).

Beienburg serves as Associate Director of SCETL, Director of the Center for American Civics, and leads the Arizona Constitution Project. He has also explored political themes in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy and the Daniel Craig-era James Bond films.