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Meet the Team

  • Dialogue ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

    Dialogue ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

    dialoguevanderbilt@vanderbilt.edu

  • Jack Cogan

    Jack Cogan

    Project Manager, Dialogue ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

  • John G. Geer

    John G. Geer

    Distinguished Professor of Political Science; Co-Director, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Poll; Advisor, Dialogue ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

  • Sarah E. Igo

    Sarah E. Igo

    Andrew Jackson Chair of American History; Professor of Law, Political Science & Sociology; Faculty Director, Dialogue ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

  • John P. Koch

    John P. Koch

    Director of Debate; Principal Senior Lecturer; Advisor, Civil Discourse Lab

  • Sandra T. Lee

    Sandra T. Lee

    Senior Executive Assistant

  • Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Event Producer, Dialogue ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

  • M.L. Sandoz

    M.L. Sandoz

    Director of Forensics; Principal Senior Lecturer; Advisor, Civil Discourse Lab

  • Francesca Schuler

    Francesca Schuler

    Executive Director, Dialogue ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

  • Mimi Trenkle

    Mimi Trenkle

    Senior Marketing Manager, Dialogue ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

  • Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Student Program Manager, Dialogue ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Dialogue ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

Dialogue ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ is a campus-wide initiative putting into practice ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ enduring commitment to free expression and civil discourse, serving as a catalyst and connector for better conversations.

³Õ²¹²Ô»å±ð°ù²ú¾±±ô³ÙÌýtransformative education supports our students' development of strong dialogue habits—equipping ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ graduates to thrive in complexity, connect across differences, and lead with courage and clarity—preparing them to succeed and drive meaningful impact in their careers and beyond. 

Fueled by our commitment to , Dialogue ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ works with students, faculty and administration to provide tools and programs to engage in respectful, thoughtful conversations—across differences and on any topic, helping our students develop healthy habits of dialogue, debate and deliberation. Â