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Meet the Team

Dialogue 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ Team

  • Sandra T. Lee

    Sandra T. Lee

    Senior Executive Assistant

  • Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Shannon Meldon-Corney

    Events Manager

  • Kellie Ochs

    Kellie Ochs

    Curriculum & Program Manager, Civil Discourse Lab

  • Mimi Pirtle

    Mimi Pirtle

    Senior Marketing Manager

  • Casey R. Rodriguez

    Casey R. Rodriguez

    Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships

  • Francesca Schuler

    Francesca Schuler

    Executive Director

  • Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Amanda C. Wood, M.Ed

    Senior Manager, Student Programming

Dialogue 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ Faculty Advisors

  • John G. Geer

    John G. Geer

    Distinguished Professor of Political Science; Co-Director, 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ Poll; Advisor, Dialogue 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ

  • Sarah E. Igo

    Sarah E. Igo

    Andrew Jackson Chair of American History; Professor of Law, Political Science & Sociology; Faculty Director, Dialogue 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ

  • 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

17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ Dialogue 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ

Dialogue 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ is a campus-wide initiative putting into practice 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµâ€™s enduring commitment to free expression and civil discourse, serving as a catalyst and connector for better conversations.

17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµâ€™s transformative education supports our students' development of strong dialogue habits—equipping 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ 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 17cÆð²ÝÊÓÆµ 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