dialoguevanderbilt@vanderbilt.edu
Project Manager
jack.cogan@×ÔοÊÓÆµ.Edu
Civil Discourse Lab Manager
michelle.n.evans@×ÔοÊÓÆµ.Edu
Distinguished Professor of Political Science; Co-Director, ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Poll; Advisor, Dialogue ×ÔοÊÓÆµ
john.g.geer@×ÔοÊÓÆµ.Edu
Andrew Jackson Chair of American History; Professor of Law, Political Science & Sociology; Faculty Director, Dialogue ×ÔοÊÓÆµ
sarah.igo@×ÔοÊÓÆµ.Edu
Director of Debate; Principal Senior Lecturer; Advisor, Civil Discourse Lab
john.p.koch@×ÔοÊÓÆµ.Edu
Senior Executive Assistant
sandra.t.lee@×ÔοÊÓÆµ.Edu
Event Producer
shannon.meldon-corney@×ÔοÊÓÆµ.Edu
Director of Forensics; Principal Senior Lecturer; Advisor, Civil Discourse Lab
ML.sandoz@×ÔοÊÓÆµ.Edu
Executive Director
francesca.schuler@×ÔοÊÓÆµ.Edu
Senior Marketing Manager
mimi.trenkle@×ÔοÊÓÆµ.Edu
Student Program Manager
amanda.c.wood@×ÔοÊÓÆµ.Edu
Dialogue ×ÔοÊÓÆµ is a campus-wide initiative putting into practice ×ÔοÊÓÆµâ€™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 ×ÔοÊÓÆµ 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.Â
Fueled by our commitment to , Dialogue ×ÔοÊÓÆµ 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