Hi everyone! I’m Aima, a Pakistani-American junior from Baltimore studying Industrial and Labor Relations with a focus on Global Work and Labor and a minor in Spanish. I’m a staff writer for The Cornell Daily Sun, a Laidlaw Scholar, and a researcher with the North American Food Systems Network—and I’m also proudly part of Bee Club. When I’m not studying, you’ll probably find me playing electric guitar, FaceTiming my cat, consuming brainrot, or planning my next trip. I’m a first-time facilitator and so excited to grow, connect, and learn with everyone through CDP.

Hey! My name is Celeste, and I'm a senior in Dyson concentrating in Strategy and minoring in Inequalities Studies from outside of Boston, MA. In my free time, I love watching film and TV and cooking new recipes for friends. I took CDP the fall of my sophomore year and was struck by how closely its mission aligned with my values and passions. I began facilitating in Spring 2024, I'm so excited to return!

Hi! I'm Dylan, and I am a sophomore 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 sophomore 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 everyone! My name is Gavin, I’m a senior in the Nolan School of Hotel Administration from West Hollywood, California pursuing a career in aviation. I first took CDP in my sophomore fall and it completely changed my world; both in terms of how my identities fit in the diverse environment around us and how to effectively communicate with those differences in mind. Being my third semester of facilitating the course, I’m excited to continue that learning and think about how I can use these skills beyond Cornell. Outside of CDP, I’m the president of the Nolan Hotel Student Mentorship Program and I’ve served on the Hotel Ezra Cornell Board of Directors, and you can often find me in my kitchen cooking a new recipe with my friends. I’m excited to deepen my learning and continue facilitating!

Hey! I’m Gianna, and I’m a junior 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 conduct research on the role of connexin proteins in osteoarthritis development. I’m looking forward to the coming semester as it will be my first time facilitating!

Hi! I'm Grace and I am a sophomore in the ILR School with minors in Business and Law & Society. On campus, I am involved in Big Red Ambassadors, The Cornell Daily Sun, and Big Red Buddies! After taking EDUC 2610, I learned valuable skills in communicating across differences and critically exploring social identities. I am so excited to be a facilitator this semester and hope to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and learn from one another through dialogue!

Hi guys! My name is Icema Castle, and I am a junior in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations. I am a co-president of Sabor Latino Dance Ensemble and a member of Black Ivy Pre-Law Honor Society. I took EDUC 2610 my freshman year, and learned valuable communication skills that I use inside and outside the classroom. This is my fourth time facilitating, and I am excited to continue to learn about the importance of dialogue!

I'm Leo Alger, and I'm from Brooklyn, NYC. I'm currently a Junior in the CALS Interdisciplinary Studies program doing a joint major on Psychology and Design. Intergroup Dialogue is a great way for one to expand their ability to communicate across difference with an astute sense of inequity and distinction, and I'm looking forward to being a CDP facilitator.

Hi! My name is Marisa, and I’m a junior 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 everyone! My name is Mikayla and I am a senior in CALS, studying Communications and Fashion Studies through the Interdisciplinary Studies program. I took EDUC 2610 in my junior fall semester after a recommendation from a close friend and was truly delighted to have left the course feeling fulfilled with a deeper understanding of myself, how I can relate to others, and the world around me. As a returning facilitator, I am delighted to lead more people towards experiencing that same fulfillment and joy I did, as well as being reminded of the importance of community. In my free time, I enjoy indulging in my long TV watchlist, journaling, sewing, and I am a member of subcultural fashion communities! Looking forward to meeting everyone 🙂

Hi! My name is Pranav, and I am a senior in Dyson concentrating in finance and agribusiness management. CDP has taught me so much about how to interact and connect with others across differences, and I'm excited to continue to learn this semester! I am a first time facilitator, and outside of CDP I enjoy going to the gym and fishing.

Hi, my name is Reese Johnson and I'm from Long Island, NY! I am a senior in Industrial & Labor Relations pursuing a minor in Law & Society. Outside of CDP, I am a member of the Black Ivy Pre Law Society, the Black Women's Support Network, and Cornell Women's Club Soccer. In my free time, I enjoy writing and exploring creative outlets. I'm excited to meet everyone!

Hi! My name is Sofia, and I’m a sophomore in the ILR School. After facilitating Intergroup Dialogue for the first time last semester, I’m super excited to be back in the classroom this spring! I hope to help students build lasting connections and understand the same communication strategies that I took away from the course. Outside of class, I love to play the flute, dance, and watch shows on Netflix. I can’t wait to learn more through this experience, and I look forward to a great semester!