greg Schaller

Greg Schaller has been named the new Director of the Centennial Institute, Colorado Christian University’s public policy think tank, effective January 2, 2025. In this role, he is charged with leading the Institute’s initiatives to impact culture and foster a deep understanding of faith and freedom.

Prior to joining the Centennial Institute, Schaller served as president of the John Jay Institute, a graduate fellowship program focused on preparing principled leaders for faith-informed public service. Under his leadership, the program tripled in size.  

He previously served as an associate professor of politics at CCU from 2009-2017, significantly contributing to the academic community through the development of the politics major and working closely with Centennial Institute co-founder John Andrews on many initiatives. During his tenure, he launched a successful student internship program that has connected numerous students with experiences in the Colorado and U.S. capitols, as well as various public policy organizations, such as The Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). 

Schaller also taught at Villanova University and St. Joseph’s University. He holds a B.A. in political science and history from Eastern University and an M.A. in political science from Villanova University. His expertise includes American government, constitutional law, statesmanship, and public policy.