Meet the Team
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Nicole Evans
Civil Discourse Lab Manager
michelle.n.evans@Vanderbilt.Edu
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John G. Geer
Distinguished Professor of Political Science; Co-Director, Vanderbilt Poll; Advisor, Dialogue Vanderbilt
john.g.geer@Vanderbilt.Edu
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Sarah E. Igo
Andrew Jackson Chair of American History; Professor of Law, Political Science & Sociology; Faculty Director, Dialogue Vanderbilt
sarah.igo@Vanderbilt.Edu
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John P. Koch
Director of Debate; Principal Senior Lecturer; Advisor, Civil Discourse Lab
john.p.koch@Vanderbilt.Edu
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Sandra T. Lee
Executive Assistant
sandra.t.lee@Vanderbilt.Edu
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Shannon Meldon-Corney
Event Producer
shannon.meldon-corney@Vanderbilt.Edu
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M.L. Sandoz
Director of Forensics; Principal Senior Lecturer; Advisor, Civil Discourse Lab
ML.sandoz@Vanderbilt.Edu
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Francesca Schuler
Executive Director
francesca.schuler@Vanderbilt.Edu
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Mimi Trenkle
Senior Marketing Manager
mimi.trenkle@Vanderbilt.Edu
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Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed
Student Program Manager
amanda.c.wood@Vanderbilt.Edu
About Dialogue Vanderbilt
Dialogue Vanderbilt is a campus-wide initiative putting into practice Vanderbilt’s enduring commitment to free expression and civil discourse, serving as a catalyst and connector for better conversations.
Vanderbilt’s transformative 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 radical collaboration, Dialogue Vanderbilt 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.