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Welcome

Meet the Staff

The School of Public Policy staff are dedicated to serving the needs of students in a variety of areas. These administrative staff with extensive experience at Pepperdine, broad exposure to policy and student service, and exceptional commitment to the mission and success of the school are identified below with job functions and service areas.

James R. Wilburn

Wilburn, James R.
310.506.7490
Dean

  • Administration
  • Development
  • Faculty
  • Strategic Planning
  • University Academic Committee
  • University Education Council

Jody Brightman

Brightman, Jody
310.506.7488
Manager of Career Services

  • Assessment (Myers-Briggs)
  • Career Services
  • Employer Information Sessions
  • Internship Services
  • Interviewing
  • Resume Writing

Kristine Brookshire

Brookshire, Kristine
310.506.7561
Student Services Assistant

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid
  • Career Services
  • Database Management
  • Web Development

Joan Davis

Davis, Joan
310.506.7572
Assistant to the Director, Admission

  • Admissions
  • Campus Tours
  • Database Management
  • Housing
  • Prospective Student Info.
  • Recruitment Calendar

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Ethell, Nate
310.506.7686
Assistant to the Dean/Project Coordinator

  • Administrative Services
  • Donor Relations
  • Events
  • External Relations

Mary JoHardman

Hardman, Mary Jo
310.506.7395
Administrative Assistant

  • Donor Relations
  • Events
  • External Relations
  • Room Reservations
  • Student Affairs

Sheryl Kelo

Kelo, Sheryl
310.506.7470
Assistant Dean of Administration

  • Academic Affairs
  • Administrative Services
  • Budget Management
  • Information Technology
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Student Affairs

Minda Miyamoto

Miyamoto, Minda
310.506.6643
Administrative Assistant

  • Advancement
  • Development
  • Donor Relations
  • External Relations

Christina Ramirez

Ramirez, Christina
310.506.7497
Manager of Communication

  • Community Relations
  • Creative Services
  • Events
  • Marketing
  • Media Advisor
  • Public Relations

Marie Ann Thaler

Thaler, Marie Ann
310.506.7691
Administrative Assistant, Faculty

  • Book Lists
  • Emergency Response
  • Faculty Appointments
  • Faculty Travel
  • Syllabi
  • Textbook Adoption

Melinda van Hemert

van Hemert, Melinda
310.506.7492
Assistant Dean of Student Services

  • Admissions
  • Career Services
  • Financial Aid
  • Internship Services
  • Recruitment
  • Student Counseling

Pauletta Walsh

Walsh, Pauletta
310.506.6513
Assistant Dean for Advancement & Alumni Affairs

  • Alumni Relations
  • Board of Visitors
  • Development
  • Directs research
  • Foundation Relations

Michael Warder

Warder, Michael
310.506.4486
Vice Chancellor & Senior Fellow, Davenport Institute

  • Advancement
  • Development
  • Donor Relations
  • External Relations
  • Gift Planning
  • Strategic Initiatives
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