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Meet the Team

  • Dialogue ¹ú²ú´«Ã½

    Dialogue ¹ú²ú´«Ã½

    dialoguevanderbilt@vanderbilt.edu

  • Jack Cogan

    Jack Cogan

    Project Manager

    jack.cogan@¹ú²ú´«Ã½.Edu

  • Nicole Evans

    Nicole Evans

    Civil Discourse Lab Manager

    michelle.n.evans@¹ú²ú´«Ã½.Edu

  • John G. Geer

    John G. Geer

    Distinguished Professor of Political Science; Co-Director, ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Poll; Advisor, Dialogue ¹ú²ú´«Ã½

    john.g.geer@¹ú²ú´«Ã½.Edu

  • Sarah E. Igo

    Sarah E. Igo

    Andrew Jackson Chair of American History; Professor of Law, Political Science & Sociology; Faculty Director, Dialogue ¹ú²ú´«Ã½

    sarah.igo@¹ú²ú´«Ã½.Edu

  • John P. Koch

    John P. Koch

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

    john.p.koch@¹ú²ú´«Ã½.Edu

  • Sandra T. Lee

    Sandra T. Lee

    Senior Executive Assistant

    sandra.t.lee@¹ú²ú´«Ã½.Edu

  • Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Event Producer

    shannon.meldon-corney@¹ú²ú´«Ã½.Edu

  • M.L. Sandoz

    M.L. Sandoz

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

    ML.sandoz@¹ú²ú´«Ã½.Edu

  • Francesca Schuler

    Francesca Schuler

    Executive Director

    francesca.schuler@¹ú²ú´«Ã½.Edu

  • Mimi Trenkle

    Mimi Trenkle

    Senior Marketing Manager

    mimi.trenkle@¹ú²ú´«Ã½.Edu

  • Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Student Program Manager

    amanda.c.wood@¹ú²ú´«Ã½.Edu

¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Dialogue ¹ú²ú´«Ã½

Dialogue ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ is a campus-wide initiative putting into practice ¹ú²ú´«Ã½â€™s enduring commitment to free expression and civil discourse, serving as a catalyst and connector for better conversations.

³Õ²¹²Ô»å±ð°ù²ú¾±±ô³Ù’sÌýtransformative education supports our students' development of strong dialogue habits—equipping ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ 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 ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ 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