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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.

Administrative Staff

Pete Peterson - Pepperdine University
Pete Peterson (MPP '07)

Dean, Braun Family Dean's Chair
Senior Fellow, Davenport Institute

310.506.8054

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  • Administration and Faculty
  • Development and Strategic Planning
  • Consulting/Training, Public Engagement Skills
  • Training, Online Engagement
  • Writing/Speaking, Public Engagement
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Sheryl Covey (MDR '20)

Assistant Dean for Administration

310.506.7470

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

Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions

310.506.7572

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  • Admissions
  • Administrative Services
  • Enrollment Management
  • Recruitment Initiatives & Programs
  • Tours and Visits

 

Melissa Espinoza
Melissa Espinoza

Director of Strategic Initiatives
and Student Engagement 

310.506.7686

Email Melissa Espinoza

  • Communication and Marketing
  • Donor and External Relations
  • Events
  • Graduate Assistants
  • Student Affairs
  • Student Development & Programming
  • Student Organizations
     
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Patrick Etcheverry

Office Manager

747.226.8883

Email Patrick Etcheverry

  • Academic Affairs
  • Administrative Services
  • Faculty Support
  • Information Technology
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Project Management
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CJ Jones

Senior Director of Student Services

310.506.7369

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  • Academic Advising
  • Academic Tutors
  • Enrollment Management
  • Financial Aid
  • Recruitment and Admissions
  • Student Affairs
Robert Jordan
Robert Jordan (MPP '22)

Assistant Director, Davenport Institute

310.506.6803

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  • Davenport Institute Communications
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Professional Development
  • Professional Certificates
  • Research and Writing
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Lena Pacifici

Director of Marketing and Communications

310.506.7497

Email Lena Pacifici

  • Communication and Marketing
  • Community Relations
  • Creative Services
  • Media Advisor/Public Relations
  • Social Media
  • Web Design
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Kevin Royse

Vice Chancellor of Development
School of Public Policy and Caruso School of Law 

951.213.5340

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  • Advancement
  • Board of Advisors
  • Community Affairs
  • Donor Relations
Karin Taylor - Pepperdine School of Public Policy
Karin Taylor (MS '02)

Assistant Director of Career Services

310.506.4775

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  • Career Coaching and Guidance
  • Employer Relations
  • Internship Management
  • Professional Development
  • Alumni Relations
Maureen Tobin
Maureen Tobin

Executive Director, Davenport Institute

310.506.6878

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  • Davenport Institute Administration
  • External Relations
  • Research & Writing
  • Speaking & Training
  • Program Development
James Wilburn- Pepperdine School of Public Policy
James Wilburn

Dean Emeritus

310.506.7490

Email James Wilburn

  • Advancement
  • Development
  • External Relations
  • Instruction
  • Research