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Meet the Team

  • Dialogue Âé¶¹APP

    Dialogue Âé¶¹APP

    dialoguevanderbilt@vanderbilt.edu

  • John G. Geer

    John G. Geer

    Distinguished Professor of Political Science; Co-Director, Âé¶¹APP Poll; Advisor, Dialogue Âé¶¹APP

  • Sarah E. Igo

    Sarah E. Igo

    Andrew Jackson Chair of American History; Professor of Law, Political Science & Sociology; Faculty Director, Dialogue Âé¶¹APP

  • 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 Manager

  • Yotam Peer

    Yotam Peer

    Student Intern

  • M.L. Sandoz

    M.L. Sandoz

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

  • Francesca Schuler

    Francesca Schuler

    Executive Director

  • Mimi Trenkle

    Mimi Trenkle

    Senior Marketing Manager

  • Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Senior Manager, Student Programming

Âé¶¹APP Dialogue Âé¶¹APP

Dialogue Âé¶¹APP is a campus-wide initiative putting into practice Âé¶¹APP’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 Âé¶¹APP 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 Âé¶¹APP 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