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Meet the Team

  • Dialogue ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½

    Dialogue ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½

    dialoguevanderbilt@vanderbilt.edu

  • Jack Cogan

    Jack Cogan

    Project Manager, Dialogue ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½

    jack.cogan@ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.Edu

  • Nicole Evans

    Nicole Evans

    Civil Discourse Lab Manager

    michelle.n.evans@ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.Edu

  • John G. Geer

    John G. Geer

    Distinguished Professor of Political Science; Co-Director, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Poll; Advisor, Dialogue ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½

    john.g.geer@ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.Edu

  • Sarah E. Igo

    Sarah E. Igo

    Andrew Jackson Chair of American History; Professor of Law, Political Science & Sociology; Faculty Director, Dialogue ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½

    sarah.igo@ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.Edu

  • John P. Koch

    John P. Koch

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

    john.p.koch@ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.Edu

  • Sandra T. Lee

    Sandra T. Lee

    Senior Executive Assistant

    sandra.t.lee@ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.Edu

  • Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Event Producer, Dialogue ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½

    shannon.meldon-corney@ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.Edu

  • M.L. Sandoz

    M.L. Sandoz

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

    ML.sandoz@ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.Edu

  • Francesca Schuler

    Francesca Schuler

    Executive Director, Dialogue ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½

    francesca.schuler@ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.Edu

  • Mimi Trenkle

    Mimi Trenkle

    Senior Marketing Manager, Dialogue ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½

    mimi.trenkle@ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.Edu

  • Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Student Program Manager, Dialogue ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½

    amanda.c.wood@ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.Edu

About Dialogue ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½

Dialogue ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ is a campus-wide initiative putting into practice ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½â€™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 ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ 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 ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ 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