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Laurie Mulvey
Executive Director
Laurie Mulvey
I studied English as an undergraduate at Rutgers, social work at the Master’s level at Rutgers, and Human Development and Family Studies at the doctoral level at Penn State. I’m not sure what all of that makes me. But the common denominator seems like it’s always been an attempt to understand people and Life, and to articulate what I discover.
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Sam Richards
Co-Founder
Sam Richards
Sam is a sociologist currently working at The Pennsylvania State University. He co-directs the World in Conversation Project, as well as teaches the largest race course in the country with 720 students per semester. Sam's iconoclasm landed him in “The Professors: The 101 Most Dangerous Academics in America,” a book by David Horowitz that critiques the dominance of liberal thinking in academia–which is ironic given that Sam is a registered Libertarian.
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DJ Seballos
Assistant Director
Danna Jayne
At WinC, I help get the right people in the right places within our organization. I have worked to create a place where people act on their passions and earn a living. A while back, someone gave me the opportunity to follow my passion here and I believe that such trust inspired me to work my a** off to make IT happen. This is at the heart of our work place and I apply it to OUR effervescent need to move with the changing times.
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Tim Taylor
Operations Manager
Tim Taylor
Born in the Amish capital of Lancaster County and raised on farms and the internet. I have had lifelong passions for technology and people but never really found both in one place until I arrived at the World in Conversation. Today I work with brilliantly talented people committed to exploring their humanity through conversation to make that work both global and innovative. Changing the world one byte at a time!
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Brenton Mitchell
Lead Facilitation Coach
Brenton Mitchell
A “Doer of Stuff & Things," Brenton can often be found running on trails in Central PA, singing and playing music on his guitar, and wearing ties. For the past two years, Brenton has been helping to manage the training of the WinC facilitation team. Areas of expertise include developing sustainable models for tracking facilitators professional growth, facilitating dialogues, and dissecting and teaching dialogue facilitation techniques to students.
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Salim George
Facilitator Trainer
Salim George
I am the bastard son of an immigrant. I also happen to work with a team of amazing individuals to design and implement the curriculum for SOC 300 - a class where students are equipped with the fundamental tools and skills necessary to facilitate dialogue.
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Erik Morales
Office Manager
Erik Morales
I was born in Moroleon, Guanajuato, Mexico and was brought to the U.S. illegally by my parents at the age of five (no, I am no longer “illegal”). At WinC, my goal is simply to spread awareness about social issues and allow individuals to critically think and reflect on their lives. I believe that when people come together and truly listen to each others' points of view, no matter how different or similar they are, they will develop a better understanding of each other.
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Jenny Beben
Commonwealth Campus Program Coordinator
Jenny Beben
I joined this work in the "spirit of questing". I set out on a journey toward a bigger goal & have found out things about myself in the process. I am from middle of amishtown PA and I love warm beverages & conversations.
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Will Wise
Senior Facilitation Trainer
Will Wise
Lets talk about any taboo subject. You pick. When we talk and I truly listen, I have a better understanding of the world. I love to train facilitators to walk in a room full of strangers and talk about taboo subjects with no agenda. You game?
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Chad Littlefield
International Dialogue Coordinator
Chad Littlefield
Connecting people through conversation is what I enjoy doing Monday through Sunday. #poop
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Carly Cubit
Facilitator
Carly Cubit
Junior, Kinesiology major. Interested in becoming a doctor. I live the idea of helping people whether it’s with health or dialogue...I also enjoy rowing boats and baking cookies and I hate writing a quick blurb about myself.
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Amanda Hommer
Facilitator
Amanda Hommer
I’m kind of a big deal.
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Khalon Blakeney
Facilitator
Khalon Blakeney
Passionate about meeting new people, elated to learn new things, love to create new memories.
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Matt Houser
Facilitator
Matt Houser
I was born on a small farm in Centre County 21 years ago. I grew up learning to love my time outside and now find my happiness in the outdoors. I now also enjoy my studies in school which focus on how people relate to one another through farming and food.
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Nader Sholy
Facilitator
Nader Sholy
Palestinian Lebanese, Born in Cali. Family lives in Qatar, lived here 18 years. Until I came to Penn State my Big Brother worked for WinC, told me about Soc 119 freshman year & now I work at the project. (Tim only gave me three minutes to write this)
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Susie Sharaf
Facilitator
Susie Sharaf
I should really submit my bio.
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Devron Lovick
Facilitator
Devron Lovick
I should really submit my bio.
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Brigitte Dabbas
Facilitator
Brigitte Dabbas
I enjoy relaxing, fly fishing, laughing, and having a good time. I would like to experience everything possible while on earth including eating insects. My absolute favorite tv shows are pretty little liars and private practice. Yogurt granola defines who I am.
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Brandon Munroe
Facilitator
Brandon Munroe
Baltimore, MD. I like funnel cake. And I'm a soc major.
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LaQuan Williams
Facilitator
LaQuan Williams
My love for facilitation stems from a collective interest in the arts. Music has carried me through most of my triumphs through the ability to creatively express. Tattooing has done the same. I believe that without self-expression, we are prone to self-destruction. P.S. with me, expect the unusual!
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Julio Rodriguez
Facilitator
Julio Rodriguez
On the pursuit of happiness...
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Shantal Minoso
Facilitator
Shantal Minoso
Hi I'm Shantal and I'm cool. Home: Westchester, NY. First semester in WinC
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Nicollette Airhart
Facilitator
Nicolette Airhart
Born and raised in Massillan, Ohio. I'm a crime, law & justice major and this is my third semester at winc. I love cheese :)
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Hamzeh Feddah
Facilitator
Hamzeh Feddah
My name is Hamzeh. I'm originally from Amman, Jordan. I moved to the states after graduating from high school to gain a greater base of knowledge and different people in life.
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Luke Lenker
Facilitator
Luke Lenker
Luke, I began work at WinC in 2013 & found it’s satisfying for me & my soul! I hope to be a valuable & unique addition to this truly awe-inspiring organization!
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Hala Al-Hashmi
Facilitator
Hala Al-Hashmi
I'm a Saudi Arabian Finance student. I have just started working with WinC & hope to do it for a long time. Food from home is the best! Try it!
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Annie Tamalavage
Facilitator
Annie Tamalavage
Pottsville, PA. Favorite Food: Guacamole. Just started at WinC. I'm super spunky
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Madyson Nucci
Facilitator
Madyson Nucci
From Long Branch, NJ. Could live off of sushi. Love all (good) music and the beach. Want to eventually move to Israel
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Belkis Prutzman
Facilitator
Belkis Prutzman
I am 20 years old. I was born in the Dominican Republic. I like to dance, cook, and eat. I married the love of my life May 31 2012.
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JD McCausland
Facilitator
JD McCausland
JD is a first year facilitator. He is currently living the dream.
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Carl Jean-Louis
Facilitator
Carl Jean-Louis
I'm a Sophomore studying Industrial Engineering. I'm from Haiti and have been working with WinC for a semester now.
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Nick Sikoutris
Office Intern
Nick Sikoutris
I am a Junior studying Public Relations and Minoring in Sociology. I've never broken a bone and in my free time I like to Scuba dive.
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Justin Sova
IT Assistant
Justin Sova
I live drums. I don’t know what to say, but you lost the game.
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