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Meet the Team

  • Dialogue ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

    Dialogue ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

    dialoguevanderbilt@vanderbilt.edu

  • Jack Cogan

    Jack Cogan

    Project Manager

    jack.cogan@Vanderbilt.Edu

  • Nicole Evans

    Nicole Evans

    Civil Discourse Lab Manager

    michelle.n.evans@Vanderbilt.Edu

  • John G. Geer

    John G. Geer

    Distinguished Professor of Political Science; Co-Director, Vanderbilt Poll; Advisor, Dialogue ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

    john.g.geer@Vanderbilt.Edu

  • Sarah E. Igo

    Sarah E. Igo

    Andrew Jackson Chair of American History; Professor of Law, Political Science & Sociology; Faculty Director, Dialogue ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

    sarah.igo@Vanderbilt.Edu

  • John P. Koch

    John P. Koch

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

    john.p.koch@Vanderbilt.Edu

  • Sandra T. Lee

    Sandra T. Lee

    Senior Executive Assistant

    sandra.t.lee@Vanderbilt.Edu

  • Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Event Producer

    shannon.meldon-corney@Vanderbilt.Edu

  • M.L. Sandoz

    M.L. Sandoz

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

    ML.sandoz@Vanderbilt.Edu

  • Francesca Schuler

    Francesca Schuler

    Executive Director

    francesca.schuler@Vanderbilt.Edu

  • Mimi Trenkle

    Mimi Trenkle

    Senior Marketing Manager

    mimi.trenkle@Vanderbilt.Edu

  • Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Student Program Manager

    amanda.c.wood@Vanderbilt.Edu

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Dialogue ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

Dialogue ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is a campus-wide initiative putting into practice ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù꿉۪s 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 Vanderbilt 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø 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