I’m a researcher, educator, and graphic designer working to foster respectful and productive dialogue and prosocial behavior.
I recently co-founded the Positive Connection Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, where I’m currently employed as Development Manager.
I completed a B.A. in philosophy, politics and law at Binghamton University, followed by a year-long fellowship at the university’s Center for Civic Engagement.
At the center, I planned and facilitated social-emotional learning programs for the university community aimed at improving the state of discourse and engagement on campus, working with fellow alum Bill Groner to create the university’s Civil Dialogue Project.
As an undergraduate, I started Happy Medium, a student-run nonpartisan publishing group that received the university’s Organization of the Year Award and Excellence in Community Engagement Award in 2023. While president of Happy Medium, I negotiated an agreement with student leaders across the political spectrum to create a multi-partisan coalition of student organizations on campus to promote collaborative programming and diplomatic relationships between opposing poltical organizations. I received the university’s 2023 Student Organization President of the Year Award for my work with Happy Medium.
Trevor Fornara ★ 