Hi everyone! I’m Aima, a Pakistani-American senior from Baltimore studying Industrial and Labor Relations with a focus on Global Labor and Development. I’m a staff writer for The Cornell Daily Sun, a Laidlaw Scholar, and a researcher with SAIPAR and NAFSN. When I’m not studying, you’ll probably find me playing electric guitar, obsessing over my cat, consuming brainrot, or planning my next international trip. This will be my second time facilitating, and I'm eager to continue growing through CDP!

Hi! My name is Anita, and I’m a senior at the ILR School. As an international student from Tokyo, Japan, I love exploring different cultures through food! With CDP, I’ve been encouraged to create meaningful relationships with people from all kinds of backgrounds, and I’m so excited to bring that energy into facilitating this fall!

Hi! My name is Cassie, and I'm from Long Island, NY. I am a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in Government with a minor in Psychology and Law and Society. Taking EDUC 2610 has transformed the way I think and communicate within my own relationships, developing skills that will help me later in life. I'm very excited to continue developing these skills and sharing my experiences as a first-time CDP facilitator!

Hi! I'm Dylan, and I am a Junior in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations. CDP helped me in many different ways, as it gave me the skills and the time to reflect on myself, interact with others, and practice metacognition. Outside of CDP, I enjoy playing basketball and volleyball. I hope to both inspire and get inspired by others through constant dialogue.

Hi, I’m Ethan, a junior in the Hotel School minoring in Real Estate and Sustainable Business and Economic Policy. I grew up on the South Shore of Long Island and came to Cornell wanting to explore my passion for luxury real estate and hospitality. Outside of CDP, I’m involved in my fraternity, the Cornell Real Estate Club, and I work at the Statler Hotel. I’m super excited to meet everyone this semester and share the impact of CDP!

Hey! I’m Gianna, and I’m a senior in CALS studying Biology with a concentration in Genetics, Genomics, and Development. I took CDP during my sophomore spring and loved learning how to connect with others and myself through dialogue. On campus, I’m part of Sabor Latino Dance Ensemble and a TA for the Genetics lab; I also spend a lot of time researching osteoarthritis development.

Hi! I'm Grace and I am a senior in the ILR school and from Rhode Island. After taking EDCU 2610, I am more equipped to explore social identities and participate in meaningful dialogue with my peers. CDP has challenged my thinking and diversified my perspectives. I can't wait to be facilitator again this semester!

Hi! I'm Hyun, and I am a senior majoring in Human Biology, Health, and Society at the College of Human Ecology! I took Intergroup Dialogue in my Freshman Spring and it was one of the most engaging and conversational classes I've ever taken! I've facilitated this course before and am excited to rejoin! Outside the classroom I'm a big fan of sports(NBA, NFL, MLB), and love listening to music and eating good food!

Hi guys! My name is Icema Castle, and I am a senior studying Industrial and Labor Relations double minoring in Inequality Studies and Law and Society. I currently serve as the Director of Event Programming for Black Ivy Pre-Law Society, a member of Sabor Latino Dance Ensemble, a ILR Peer Mentor, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. I took EDUC 2610 in the spring of 2024 and learned valuable communication skills that I use inside and outside the classroom. While being an experienced facilitator, I keep coming back for the amazing community and possibilities that come with new students!

Hi everyone! My name is Ivor (eye-vur), and I am a senior in ILR! Outside of being a CDP facilitator, I am also a Meinig Family Cornell National Scholar, an Undergraduate Resident Research Fellow, the Vice President of Finance for IGAC, a brother in the community service community (APO), an ILR Peer Mentor (and Peer Mentor Lead), and am a student assistant for the ILR Office of Engaged and Experiential Programs (OEEP)! I continue to facilitate for CDP because when I took the class it was so amazing to me, since it allowed for me to further consider my own identities and better understand the social context in which I operate, which I hope to help others also achieve in my third semester facilitating!

Hi! My name is Marisa, and I’m a senior studying Industrial & Labor Relations in the ILR School. I’m from Scarsdale, New York. I love to read and to spend time with my friends! To no surprise, as an ILRIE, I am pre-law and enjoy studying Disability Law. Outside of CDP, I’m the Treasurer of Cornell's premier law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta and the External Outreach Chair for ASL@Cornell. I took EDUC 2610 in Spring of 2025 and learned so much that has allowed me to grow as a person. As a first-time facilitator, I’m excited to continue learning and meeting new people!

Hi! My name is Jin Kim, and I am from NYC. I am a junior in the ILR School and pursuing minors in Policy Analysis and Management, Law and Society, and History. Beyond CDP, I am one of the VPs of Recruitment at POLIS (Pi Lambda Sigma) and invovled with Cornell Law School's Tenants Advocacy Program. I took EDUC 2610 in Fall 2026, and the course taught me so much about communication and building meaningful connections with others. Outside of school, I love to bake and try out new restaurants with my friends!

Hi! My name is Madeline, and I am a junior at the ILR School from Long Island, NY. On campus, I am involved with Engineers in Action, Cornell International Affairs Society, and work as a research assistant. I love traveling, theatre, and reading good books, and am so excited to facilitate Intergroup Dialogue for the first time this semester!

Hi everyone! My name is Shanyda, and I’m a Biological Sciences major in CALS with minors in Global Health and Leadership. One of the things I’ve valued most about CDP is meeting people whose backgrounds and perspectives are very different from my own. I wanted to become a facilitator because I’ve seen how meaningful it can be when people feel genuinely heard, respected, and comfortable sharing their experiences. Outside of CDP, I’m involved in research and student leadership, and in my free time I enjoy exploring new places, trying good food, and spending time with friends.

Hi! My name is Taryn, and I’m from Los Angeles, CA. I’m a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, majoring in Economics with a minor in Business and Inequality Studies. Through EDUC 2610, I learned valuable lessons about communicating across differences, skills that I know will serve me well in all areas of life. I’m excited to bring that experience into my second semester as a CDP facilitator!