As the Better Conversations Together Program Director, Aidan Heitt supports the Madison Center in advancing civic learning and civil discourse initiatives that foster a campus culture of thoughtful engagement across differences. He plays a central role in coordinating the Better Conversations Together Deliberation program, helping new JMU students develop skills and habits for navigating complex conversations across academic, civic, and professional settings.

In addition to program coordination, Aidan works closely with undergraduate Democracy Fellows, supporting their growth as civic leaders and training them to facilitate deliberative conversations. His work emphasizes evidence-based facilitation practices and the creation of learning environments where students feel supported in sharing their perspectives while remaining open to listening to others.

Aidan earned his B.S. in Communication Studies from James Madison University with a concentration in Advocacy Studies and a minor in Political Communication. He received the 2024 Outstanding Student in Advocacy Studies Award in recognition of both his academic work and his contributions as a Democracy Fellow with the Madison Center and Campus Vote Project.