Student Facilitators
Meet our Student Facilitators!
Anne Fisher-Henson '24 (she/her)
Hi everyone! I'm Anne Fisher-Henson and I am a Political Science major with a certificate in social innovation and entrepreneurship from McVeytown, Pennsylvania.
Having focused my academic career on rural studies, I have pursued multiple independent courses on the interdisciplinary topics of rural sociology, small business development, and state and local government. These have been complemented by experiential opportunities throughout central Pennsylvania, including a liaison position as Student Ambassador to the Carlisle Borough Council and previous internships at Community Partnerships RC&D and the Newville Economic Development Authority. In addition, I hold leadership roles in the campus-based Rural Student Community and Dickinson Christian Fellowship and am the co-founder/coordinator of the children’s program at the Rothrock Community Library. My involvement in these capacities has provided ample opportunities for involvement in cross-sector collaboration and communication.
In the Spring 2024 semester, I will practice this skill as a Dialogue Associate and Student Facilitator/Recruiter for Dickinson’s Dialogues Across Differences program. I have thus far valued the interaction that this program has provided with dialogic issues of local significance and I look forward to working intentionally at the intersection of the campus and broader communities.
Benjamin Lunde '27 (he/him)
Hey y'all, my name is Benjamin Lunde and I am a sophomore studying International Business and Management. I am from Rancho Cucamonga, California and I enjoy running, hiking, and traveling… basically anything that allows me to explore the world around me! I am an active member of the Christian community both on and off campus, as well as a member of the Latin American/Caribbean Club, saxophonist for the Dickinson College Jazz Ensemble, and Director of Club Finance for Student Senate. I am excited to be a part of a project that brings people together. I believe that's something our nation needs now more than ever, and I am glad to have the opportunity to do this work serving my Carlisle community!
Etsub Taye '26
Evan Connery '26
Hello! I am majoring in International Studies and pursuing a Spanish minor. I am from McLean, Virginia and am a pitcher on the Dickinson Varsity Baseball team. I chose to be invovled in DxD because I feel that it will further my education by exposing me to different cultures and viewpoints. As an International Studies major, I need to be able to view the world through different lenses, and this exposure to different ideas will help me achieve this. Lastly, diversity is one of Dickinson's strengths and I feel that it is important these diverse voices are elevated!
Katarina Swendrowski '24 (she/her/hers)
Hi everyone! My name is Katarina Swendrowski and am from Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. I'm currently a senior pursing a Law & Policy major, in addition to my Ethics and Political Science minors. During my time at Dickinson, I have been a research intern for the United States Army War College, as well as a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, the Rural Student Community, and the Trendsetters (first-generation college students). In addition, I'm a Student Conduct hearing panelist, I work for the Center of Spirituality and Social Jusstice as an outreach coordinator, I'm the president of the Cheerleading team, and the Student Body President!
I want to continue to be a part of DxD because Learning how to communicate and listen properly brings great value to the individual and facilitates community building. Above all, I want to be part of DxD, because our work with dialogue around crucial issues on our campus and in our community will have a profoundly positive impact.
Konoka Uematsu '26 (she/her)
Hello! I'm Konoka Uematsu (she/her) and I am a Biology major with an Ethics minor. I'm from Japan, and I spent about 9 years of my life in Malaysia and Myanmar before returning to Japan for high school. I work on campus at the Multilangual Writing Center as a writing tutor for English and Japanese, and I also work as a TA for the Chemistry department. I am excited to continue my invovlement in teh DxD program as a dialogue facilitator to see what changes we can bring to the campus over the next few years and beyond!
Lamar Ludy '24
Nishtha Sharma '25 (she/her)
Hi! My name is Nishtha Sharma (She/Her), and I am a sophomore double majoring in Quantitative Economics and Data Analytics. I am currently working at the Center for Civic Learning and Action as the Marketing and the Communications Coordinator and I serve as the President for the South Asian Cultural Club, the Project Manager for the International Students Network, and as the Marketing Coordinator for the Women of Color Summit. I am very passionate with a deep commitment to bring and support diversity and inclusion in the community so I am looking forward to working towards creating spaces where diverse voices can be heard, and meaningful discussions can unfold. I am excited to be a part of designing and leading dialogues that embrace diversity and promote understanding among community members with different perspectives and backgrounds.
Sai Atluri '24 (she/her)
I am a Computer Science Major and Economics Minor who grew up in Naperville, IL, a suburb of Chicago. I have held various executive roles as a member of The Dickinsonian Newspaper and currently hold the role of Web Editor. Additionally, I am the Treasurer for AAAC and work at the Technology Helpdesk in the User Services Office. I wanted to participate in this program as I believe that dialogue is the first step to creating meaningful change on our campus and within the Carlisle community.
Sophie Schöling '24 (she/her)
I am this year’s program assistant in the German Department and an exchange student from Bremen, Germany. I am enrolled in the European Politics graduate program at the University of Bremen. Here at Dickinson, I do intramural Volleyball, and am involved in French and German Club. I have experience in communications and event planning from my job in public administration in Germany. I am really excited to continue working on the program because I want to apply my newly learned skills dialoguing in practice.