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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

Pete Peterson

Peterson, Pete
310.506.8054
Executive Director, Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership

  • Consulting, City/Regional Participation
  • Consulting, Online Engagement
  • Training, Public Engagement Skills
  • Writing/Speaking, Public Engagement

Allen Alvarado

Alvarado, Allen
310.506.7572
Admission Assistant

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

Christina Ramirez

Ramirez, Christina
310.506.7497
Director of Communication

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

Jody Brightman

Brightman, Jody
310.506.7488
Director of Career Services

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

Kylee Austin

Austin, Kylee
310.506.7561
Student Services Assistant

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

Sheryl Covey

Covey, Sheryl
310.506.7470
Assistant Dean of Administration

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

Deirdre Shipstead

Shipstead, Deirdre
310.506.6513
Senior Advancement Officer

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

denhammartinez

Denham-Martinez, Christopher
310.506.7369
Student Services Advisor

  • Academic Affairs/Advising
  • Career/Internship Services
  • Employer Relations
  • Recruitment
  • Student Services

Marie Ann Thaler

Thaler, Marie Ann
310.506.7691
Administrative Assistant, Faculty

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

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Ethell, Nate
310.506.7686
Executive Assistant to the Dean/Project Coordinator

  • Administrative Services
  • Donor Relations
  • Events
  • External Relations

Ashley Trim

Trim, Ashley
310.506.6878
Research Coordinator, Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership

  • Administrative Services
  • Events
  • External Relations
  • Research

Mary JoHardman

Hardman, Mary Jo
310.506.7395
Administrative Assistant

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

Melinda van Hemert

van Hemert, Melinda
310.506.7492
Assistant Dean of Student Services

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

Nayneet Kaur

Kaur, Nayneet
310.506.6643
Administrative Assistant

  • Administrative Services
  • Advancement
  • Development
  • Donor Relations
  • Events
  • External Relations

Michael Warder

Warder, Michael
310.506.4486
Vice Chancellor & Senior Fellow, Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership

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

Matt Leighty

Leighty, Matt
310.506.7353
Assistant Project Director

  • Grant Writing
  • Research

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