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Meet the Team

Dialogue 91ºÚÁÏÍø Team

  • Sandra T. Lee

    Sandra T. Lee

    Senior Executive Assistant

  • Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Events Manager

  • Yotam Peer

    Yotam Peer

    Student Intern

  • 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 91ºÚÁÏÍø Faculty Advisors

  • John G. Geer

    John G. Geer

    Distinguished Professor of Political Science; Co-Director, 91ºÚÁÏÍø Poll; Advisor, Dialogue 91ºÚÁÏÍø

  • Sarah E. Igo

    Sarah E. Igo

    Andrew Jackson Chair of American History; Professor of Law, Political Science & Sociology; Faculty Director, Dialogue 91ºÚÁÏÍø

  • 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

91ºÚÁÏÍø Dialogue 91ºÚÁÏÍø

Dialogue 91ºÚÁÏÍø is a campus-wide initiative putting into practice 91ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s 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 91ºÚÁÏÍø 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 91ºÚÁÏÍø 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