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Meet the Team

Dialogue ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Team

  • Sandra T. Lee

    Sandra T. Lee

    Senior Executive Assistant

  • Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Events Manager

  • Yotam Peer

    Yotam Peer

    Student Intern

  • Casey R. Rodriguez

    Casey R. Rodriguez

    Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships

  • Francesca Schuler

    Francesca Schuler

    Executive Director

  • Mimi Pirtle

    Mimi Pirtle

    Senior Marketing Manager

  • Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Senior Manager, Student Programming

Dialogue ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Faculty Advisors

  • John G. Geer

    John G. Geer

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

  • Sarah E. Igo

    Sarah E. Igo

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

  • John P. Koch

    John P. Koch

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

  • ML Sandoz

    ML Sandoz

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

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.  

Interested in learning more?  Email dialoguevanderbilt@vanderbilt.edu