 The National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) is excited to welcome Jason Vadnos as our new Executive Assistant. A dedicated advocate for civil discourse and a standout student at Vanderbilt University, Jason brings a rich blend of academic insight, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to bridging divides through dialogue. From launching award-winning initiatives like "Let's Be SVL" to supporting national civic engagement efforts, his background uniquely positions him to strengthen NCDD's mission. Jason’s arrival signals a bright future for our work advancing democratic dialogue. Read more in the blog post below. We are thrilled to announce that Jason Vadnos has joined the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation as our new Executive Assistant, bringing his passion for civil discourse and exceptional organizational skills to support NCDD's mission of advancing dialogue and deliberation practices across the nation. Jason's commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue runs deep. Currently a sophomore at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College, he is pursuing a double major in Culture, Advocacy, & Leadership and Human & Organizational Development with a minor in Business. But what truly sets Jason apart is his dedication to bridging divides and strengthening democratic engagement through compassionate conversation. As a Chancellor's Scholar and Peabody Scholar at Vanderbilt, Jason has already made significant contributions to the field of civil discourse. He serves as a Student Advisor for Dialogue Vanderbilt, where he helps shape freedom of expression policies and programs that encourage respectful, evidence-based conversations. His work extends beyond campus through his role as a Research Assistant at Vanderbilt's Civil Discourse Education Lab, where he teaches students to communicate across political and ideological divides. A Track Record of ImpactJason's accomplishments speak to his ability to turn vision into action. As a 2025 Call for Kindness Fellow with the Riley's Way Foundation, he recently launched "Let's Be SVL" (pronounced like "civil") at Vanderbilt University—an innovative project that empowers college students to embrace political dialogue using Stories, Values, and Listening as a framework for cross-partisan conversations. The project earned him the 2025 Civil Discourse & Connection Innovation Award. His work has gained national recognition, including his selection as a finalist in the Institute for Citizens and Scholars' inaugural Youth Civic Solutions Competition. Jason has also contributed thought leadership through publications, including a recent op-ed in The Tennessean exploring how community-focused political dialogue can strengthen democracy at the local level. Building Bridges Beyond CampusJason's commitment to civil discourse extends far beyond academia. He works with national organizations including the Institute for Multipartisan Education and More Like Us to build networks of educators dedicated to strengthening civic engagement. As Director of Engagement for Every Vote Counts, he coordinates with 90+ institutional chapters and hosts monthly town halls for 150+ university students, faculty, and staff leading voter engagement efforts. His diverse experience also includes roles with Project Pericles, the Bridge Alliance, and Mobile Voting, where he has honed skills in grant writing, database management, strategic partnerships, and community outreach—all directly applicable to his new role with NCDD. Supporting NCDD's Strategic GoalsIn his role as Executive Assistant, Jason will provide high-level administrative and organizational support to our Executive Director, helping ensure NCDD operates with maximum efficiency and impact. His responsibilities will span scheduling and calendar management, administrative support, membership engagement, and grant writing assistance—all areas where his proven organizational skills and passion for our mission will serve NCDD well. We look forward to the fresh perspectives, boundless energy, and deep commitment to our shared mission that Jason brings to the NCDD team. His dedication to empowering the next generation of civic leaders and his proven ability to translate vision into action make him an invaluable addition to our organization.
Please join us in welcoming Jason to the NCDD family. We're confident that his contributions will help strengthen our ability to support dialogue and deliberation practitioners across the country and advance our collective work of healing divides through meaningful conversation.
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