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Meet the Team

  • Dialogue 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

    Dialogue 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

    dialoguevanderbilt@vanderbilt.edu

  • Jack Cogan

    Jack Cogan

    Project Manager, Dialogue 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

  • John G. Geer

    John G. Geer

    Distinguished Professor of Political Science; Co-Director, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Poll; Advisor, Dialogue 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

  • Sarah E. Igo

    Sarah E. Igo

    Andrew Jackson Chair of American History; Professor of Law, Political Science & Sociology; Faculty Director, Dialogue 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

  • John P. Koch

    John P. Koch

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

  • Sandra T. Lee

    Sandra T. Lee

    Senior Executive Assistant

  • Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Event Producer, Dialogue 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

  • M.L. Sandoz

    M.L. Sandoz

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

  • Francesca Schuler

    Francesca Schuler

    Executive Director, Dialogue 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

  • Mimi Trenkle

    Mimi Trenkle

    Senior Marketing Manager, Dialogue 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

  • Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Student Program Manager, Dialogue 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

91³Ô¹ÏÍø Dialogue 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

Dialogue 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is a campus-wide initiative putting into practice 91³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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