Spring 2021 ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Piper Gibson is a senior at the University of New Hampshire pursuing a political science and philosophy double major. She shares her favorite experience working with the Civil Discourse Lab:
"I found the Stories & Voices Event of 2019 where we talked about addiction incredibly powerful. It was very moving to see how respectfully people could share their personal stories and listen to the stories of others while coming together to try to find a solution to the opioid crisis."
Spring 2021 Fellows
Alexa McNamara is a Senior at the University of New Hampshire studying communication with a minor in art. She shares her favorite experience working with the Civil Discourse Lab, stating:
"My favorite experience with the CDL was being a part of the event surrounding addiction because it was a very eye opening experience. Everyone who participated in the group allowed themselves to be vulnerable and open to the rest of us. The conversation was rich and the ideas that were brainstormed in the facilitation seemed to provide people with legitimate hope for the future and a means to spread change within their community."
Stephanie Rouse is a senior at the University of New Hampshire studying Communications and International Affairs. Stephanie shares one of her favorite experiences working with the Civil Discourse Lab.
"The Immigration facilitation that I participated in in 2017. This was my first experience with the CDL and it really solidified my involvement in this organization!"
Ashley Strokus is a senior at the University of New Hampshire majoring in Communication and minoring in Business Administration. She shares one of her favorite experiences with the Civil Discourse Lab, stating:
Working with the CDL for the past year has been an amazing experience. Specifically, conducting interviews for our Access to Higher Education event opened the door to hear stories from people I would have never had the chance to have a conversation with about important community issues. Being able to hear stories from different people of the community emphasized the importance of gathering a diverse group of people in the community to talk about specific issues, so everyone's views regarding the issue can be understood by all to allow deliberation to occur.
Fall 2020 ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Piper Gibson is a senior at the University of New Hampshire pursuing a political science and philosophy double major. She shares her favorite experience working with the Civil Discourse Lab:
"I found the Stories & Voices Event of 2019 where we talked about addiction incredibly powerful. It was very moving to see how respectfully people could share their personal stories and listen to the stories of others while coming together to try to find a solution to the opioid crisis."
Fall 2020 Fellows
Elza Ribeiro Brechbühl is a junior at the University of New Hampshire studying communication with a minor in food equity and women studies. She shares her favorite experiences while working within the Civil Discourse Lab stating:
"This far, the opportunities I had to expose myself to different ideas and perspectives have been my favorite part of the Civil Discourse. Lectures, discussions, and partnerships give me the chance to meet new people and engage with them in ways that are both special and unconventional. As a college student, I get to ask and say things that go beyond majors and hometowns. I learn and share unheard opinions and histories on topics that really seem to matter in my community."
Alexa McNamara is a Senior at the University of New Hampshire studying communication with a minor in art. She shares her favorite experience working with the Civil Discourse Lab, stating:
"My favorite experience with the CDL was being a part of the event surrounding addiction because it was a very eye opening experience. Everyone who participated in the group allowed themselves to be vulnerable and open to the rest of us. The conversation was rich and the ideas that were brainstormed in the facilitation seemed to provide people with legitimate hope for the future and a means to spread change within their community."
Stephanie Rouse is a senior at the University of New Hampshire studying Communications and International Affairs. Stephanie shares one of her favorite experiences working with the Civil Discourse Lab.
"The Immigration facilitation that I participated in in 2017. This was my first experience with the CDL and it really solidified my involvement in this organization!"