Hi! My name is Alexa. I'm a senior majoring in Neurobiology and Behavior with a minor in Business. This will be my first time facilitating! My experience in EDUC 2610 last spring was invaluable and showed me the power of connection and communication across differences. Outside of IDP, I spend my time competing for Cornell's Cross Country and Track and Field teams, listening to music, and watching MMA. Looking forward to creating more meaningful connections!

Hi! My name is Alisa. I am an information science major and education minor in the College of Engineering. I'm excited for this semester of IDP as we go through the different frameworks the course has to offer together that have helped me so much since I took IDP my sophomore spring. Outside of the classroom, I love exploring Ithaca and the surrounding Finger Lakes. I have a deep appreciation for my family, roller coasters, home-cooked meals, and journaling.

Hello! I'm Anna. I am a senior communication major from Middleburgh, NY. Outside of IDP, I am a Student Advisory Committee member for the Cornell Tradition Fellowship and a Cornell Daily Sun staff writer. In my spare time, I love watching movies, going on walks around campus, and hanging out with friends. I am so excited to continue my journey as an IDP facilitator this year. This class has transformed how I perceive and navigate the world. Through interactions with my peers, I recognized the importance of dialogue, collaboration, and connection when planning for social change. In IDP, I am empowered to see myself as an educator, a student, and changemaker. I can't wait to learn and grow with everyone this semester!

Hi! My name is Bita, and I'm a senior majoring in Human Development with a minor in Inequality Studies. IDP has had a profound impact on the way I connect and communicate with others, and it has transformed my view of the social structures around me, cultivating my passion for facilitating critical dialogue. Outside of IDP, you can find me tutoring for the Writing Center or helping out in the Developmental Moral Psychology Lab! I'm looking forward to forming new connections with everyone, as both a facilitator and a learner.

Hi! My name is Brittanie, and I'm a senior studying information science with a minor in architecture at CALS. I usually spend most of my time at the gym or making delicious food. I took IDP my spring semester of sophomore year, and it completely changed the way I look at social identities and the social structures around the world. I learned how to be a better communicator, whether it be in the workplace or with my friends and family. I am grateful to have this opportunity to become a facilitator and learn about myself and others!

Hi I'm Claire, I actually just graduated with my degree in biology. Taking EDUC 2610 freshman year was one of the best decisions I've ever made and I am so grateful that I get to continue being a part of it 3 years later. Outside of school, I really love being in nature, my favorite is to look for macro invertebrates in rivers or the ocean like crustaceans or insect larvae. But I'm always down for more *conventional* outdoor time. I'm so excited to be back in this amazing environment and I hope everyone taking EDUC 2610 will come to love this course as much as I do.

Hi, my name is Daniela! I am a junior from Acton, Massachusetts majoring in Human Development in the College of Human Ecology and minoring in Public Policy. Outside of class, I love to dance with the Cornell University Dance Team (CUDT), Rise Dance Group, and OnTap Dance Group, dogsit with Guiding Eyes for the Blind, research with the Person and Context Lab, and be a part of Psi Chi (psychology honors society), Kappa Omicron Nu (human sciences honors society), and Human Ecology Ambassadors. I also TA for HD2830: Research Methods in Human Development and HE1800: Blazing Your Trail in Human Ecology. I took IDP in the Fall of 2023, and I really enjoyed the dialogue and the way it helped me to understand myself and others. I am excited to be on the IDP team this semester to share that experience with others and better my skills as a facilitator!

Hi! My name's Esunge. I'm a junior studying Biology and Society in CALS. I'm originally from Cameroon, but I currently live in Smyrna, DE. You might have seen me on campus working as a barista at Rusty's Cafe or on shift with CUEMS. In my free time, I love to read fiction, watch trashy reality TV, and cook. This past spring, I took Intergroup Dialogue, and it exceeded my expectations. It challenged me, made me comfortable with discomfort, and was the first class where the lessons truly left the classroom and applied to my day-to-day life.

Hi! My name is Hyun Lim, and I'm a sophomore majoring in Human Biology, Health, and Society in the College of Human Ecology. Outside of IDP, I am a Policy Debater with Cornell's Speech and Debate Society and an undergraduate researcher with the Affect and Cognition Lab. I am also a member of Bethany Christian Campus Church. I am excited to join IDP this year and to learn from the experience of facilitating Intergroup Dialogue. Intergroup Dialogue was one of the few classes I ever took where I felt like I could speak about my more meaningful life experiences without fear of judgment, and I hope to continue creating that inclusive, open environment as a facilitator. Excited to meet you all!

Hey! My name is Icema Castle, and I am a sophomore in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations. I am an ILR Peer Mentor and one of the captains of Sabor Latino. I took EDUC 2610 in the spring of 2024 and learned valuable communication skills that I use inside and outside the classroom. This is my first time facilitating, and I am excited about the experience!

Hi, I'm Isaac and I'm a junior majoring in music and anthropology. I started my IDP journey in the fall of my freshman year. After a very intense semester, I wound up facilitating in the spring of the same year and can't stop. Through facilitation, I realized how important what we teach really is which because it helped me understand things about myself that I would have never come to see otherwise. I believe now, more than ever, we need programs like IDP to appreciate each other for our differences rather than only our similarities. Outside of IDP, you can pretty much always find me in a piano practice room in Lincoln Hall, playing bassoon in the symphony orchestra, identifying every plant outdoors, and enjoying adventures with my friends!

Hi everyone! My name is Ivor (eye-vur), and I am a current sophomore in ILR! Outside of being an IDP 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), and involved in the Cornell Compensation Club. I am deciding to facilitate for IDP because when I took the class it was so amazing to me because 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.

Hi hi!! My name is Joselyn, and I am a senior Biology major in CALS. I took EDUC 2610 my sophomore fall, and I really enjoyed the experience. IDP helped me foster new connections with people I would not have met had it not been for this class. The unique community IDP cultivates has allowed for interesting conversations I have not seen in other classes. I am excited to be facilitating once again!

Hello! My name is Lilly Van Wagenen, and I am a junior in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations from Alamo, California. In addition to my interest in studying the workforce, I am passionate about building connections across differences. I became an IDP facilitator to further explore this passion and engage in meaningful dialogue with my peers. Outside of IDP and my academic pursuits, you’ll usually find me on North Campus playing soccer with my teammates on the women's club soccer team!

Hi! My name is Orania and I am a senior at the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. As a freshman, EDUC 2610 was one of my favorite classes so I decided to come back as a facilitator for a third time this year! IDP was a different experience outside of my classes at Dyson, it allowed me to challenge my thinking and understanding of other people, so I felt like there is still a lot for me to learn from the wonderful IDP team and class. Outside of IDP, I love to make perfumes and experiment with oils and scents as well as design clothing pieces and explore fashion studies. As a returning facilitator, I'm excited to meet everyone and continue to grow!

Hello! My name is Reynold, and I'm a third-year animal science student in CALS. I also plan on taking up a minor in education. If I'm not doing classwork, chances are I'm at the Cornell Raptor Barns or I'm on a bike ride. If you see me, don't hesitate to say hi! I took IDP last year, and it was by far one of my favorite classes. As a facilitator, I wish to help promote genuine communication within our community (and understand the barriers preventing it!) while further improving my own dialogue skills. I look forward to a great semester filled with valuable learning experiences for all of us!

Hi! My name is Rosie and I'm a senior studying Human Development in the College of Human Ecology. I was born and raised in South Korea and in fact, living in Ithaca is my first time living away from home. IDP has allowed me to better understand myself and others, and has given me the courage to step outside of my comfort zone in social settings. It's helped me become more open to connection, share emotions, and engage in authentic conversations. It's truly been an exciting journey, and I can't wait to spend more years with this amazing community.

Hi everyone! My name is Sam Garner and I'm a sophomore from Knoxville, TN studying ILR with prospective minors in moral psychology, philosophy, and inequality studies. I took IDP during my spring semester of freshman year and love how IDP continually plays an integral role in how I intentionally communicate and build relationships across different social identities and lived experiences. Outside of IDP, I love debating, spending time with my friends, and am always down for a shopping trip.

Hello! My name is Samira, and I am a senior in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations with minors in Education, Business, and Leadership. Outside of my academic pursuits, you can find me creating yet another Spotify playlist, taking in any opportunity to cherish the warm weather, and embarking on food adventures at any point of the day. I took EDUC 2610 during the spring of '23 and I found it to be such an eye-opening and enjoyable experience. I loved having the opportunity to be in a setting that valued connection and authenticity. I am so excited to be a facilitator this semester and create a memorable experience for those interested in taking the class!

Hi! I'm Shrutika. I'm from the Bay Area and spent my childhood in Mumbai. I'm a senior studying Human Development with minors in Health Policy and Health Inequality. IDP has been one of the most impactful communities I've been a part of at Cornell, challenging me to critically think about the social world around me. I'm thrilled to continue facilitating IDP this semester and look forward to another enriching experience full of learning moments!

Hi! My name is Teresa and I’m a senior Studying Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering. I’m from Staten Island, New York which explains my love for bridges. To no surprise I enjoy building legos and climbing rocks. I’m also the Co-Peer Mentor Leader for OADI’s peer mentorship program. I took EDUC 2610 in 2023 and learned so much that has allowed me to grow as a person. As a second-time facilitator I’m excited to continue learning and meeting new people.

Hi! I'm Vindhya, a senior studying Industrial and Labor Relations with minors in Business and Law & Society, originally from Copenhagen, Denmark. IDP has been unlike any other class I've taken at Cornell. It has truly pushed me out of my comfort zone and deepened my connections with others in such meaningful ways. On campus, I serve as co-president of 180 Degrees Consulting and am a member of Forte Campus. In my free time, I love thrifting, playing badminton, and reading. I'm super excited to be facilitating for the first time this semester!