About Our Organization

Fostering meaningful dialogue, community service, and leadership development at the UofH.

Meet the Officers

Meet the dedicated students leading DSA and working to build a more connected campus community.

Munise Yilmaz, President
Munise Yilmaz
President

Senior, Biomedical Engineering

Levent Cure, Vice President
Levent Cure
Vice President

Senior, Computer Science

Asli Ozay, Social Media Coordinator
Asli Ozay
Social Media Coordinator

Sophomore, Psychology

Semiha Yilmaz, Secretary
Semiha Yilmaz
Secretary

Junior, Biomedical Engineering

Sena Ugur, Event Coordinator
Sena Ugur
Event Coordinator

Sophomore, Business

Abdulazim Yalcin, Outreach Coordinator
Abdulazim Yalcin
Outreach Coordinator

Senior, Nursing

Ayse Celik, Member Relations
Ayse Celik
Member Relations

Senior, Psychology

Yahya Ozay, Member Relations
Yahya Ozay
Member Relations

Senior, Computer Science

Ahmet Macan, Financial Officer
Ahmet Macan
Financial Officer

Sophomore, Computer Engineering

Our Mission

The Dialogue Student Association exists to build bridges across diverse communities at the University of Houston through meaningful conversation, collaborative service, and leadership development.

Our Story

Founded in 2019 by a group of passionate UH students, the Dialogue Student Association emerged from a recognition that our increasingly diverse campus needed spaces for authentic conversation and connection. What started as informal discussion groups in residence halls has grown into a vibrant organization serving hundreds of students each year.

We believe that meaningful dialogue is the foundation of understanding, and that through respectful conversation across differences, we can build a stronger, more inclusive campus community. Our commitment to service reflects our belief that dialogue must be paired with action to create lasting positive change.

Today, DSA continues to evolve while staying true to our core values of dialogue, service, and leadership. We're proud to be a space where all Cougars can engage with important issues, develop their leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact in our Houston community.

What We Do

Our activities are designed to foster meaningful connections and create positive impact both on campus and in our broader community.

Dialogue Nights
Monthly facilitated discussions on important topics affecting our campus and community. We create safe spaces for respectful dialogue across different perspectives.
Community Projects
Hands-on service opportunities including food bank volunteering, campus beautification, and partnerships with local nonprofits to address community needs.
Campus Collaborations
Working with other student organizations, academic departments, and university administration to foster inclusive dialogue and positive change on campus.