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

Dean, Braun Family Dean's Chair
Senior Fellow, Davenport Institute
- Administration and Faculty
- Development and Strategic Planning
- Consulting/Training, Public Engagement Skills
- Training, Online Engagement
- Writing/Speaking, Public Engagement

Assistant Dean for Administration
- Academic Affairs
- Administrative Services
- Budget Management
- Information Technology
- Policies and Procedures
- Student Affairs

Assistant Director for Professional Education
Davenport Institute
- Davenport Institute Communications
- Strategic Partnerships
- Professional Development
- Professional Certificates
- Research and Writing

Director of Strategic Initiatives
and Student Engagement
- Communication and Marketing
- Donor and External Relations
- Events
- Graduate Assistants
- Student Affairs
- Student Development & Programming
- Student Organizations

Administrative Coordinator
Advancement/Davenport Institute
- Administrative Services
- Board of Advisors
- Community Affairs
- Donor Relations
- Events

Senior Director of Student Services
- Academic Advising
- Academic Tutors
- Enrollment Management
- Financial Aid
- Recruitment/Admissions
- Student Affairs

Director of Recruitment and Program Relations
- Admissions and Recruitment
- Enrollment Management
- Program Relations
- Public Engagement
- Strategic Partnerships
- Writing/Speaking

Manager of Marketing and Communication
- Communication and Marketing
- Community Relations
- Creative Services
- Media Advisor/Public Relations
- Social Media
- Web Deisgn

Interim Assistant Director of Career Services
- Alumni Career Engagement
- Ask-An-Alum Career Series
- Career Coaching and Guidance
- Employer Relations
- Internship Management
- Professional Development

Office Manager
- Academic Affairs
- Administrative Services
- Faculty Support
- Information Technology
- Policies and Procedures
- Project Management

Executive Director, Davenport Institute
- Davenport Institute Administration
- External Relations
- Research & Writing
- Speaking & Training
- Program Development

Dean Emeritus
- Advancement
- Development
- External Relations
- Instruction
- Research