Community | Pepperdine University

Brian Dawson

Associate Dean of Students

Luke Bost

Assistant Director of Housing

Luke received his bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Oklahoma Christian University, a Masters degree in Education with an emphasis in College Student Affairs at Azusa Pacific University, as well as his Certification for Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute at Pepperdine University's School of Law. Born and raised in Southern California, Luke's favorite baseball team is the Los Angeles Dodgers and Luke enjoys spending his time traveling and hiking with his wife, Whitney, golfing and doing CrossFit. When asked what the most fulfilling aspect of his job is, Luke replied, "getting to know students and helping them see their full potential.

Brandon Farmer

Assistant Director of Residence Life

Hello Pepperdine University!!! My name is Brandon Farmer and I'm the new Assistant Director for Residence Life in Housing and Residence Life. This is my 1st year at Pepperdine and am so excited to serve the community on this great campus. My beautiful wife Nicole, amazing and hilarious daughter Ella Joy, and I just moved to Malibu from the University of Texas at Austin. We are so thankful God has brought us here and can't wait to meet as many of you as possible.

A little more about me…I was born in Omaha, Nebraska and grew up there until I moved away for college (yes, I'm a HUGE Nebraska Cornhusker fan). I graduated from Anderson University in Indiana and then was California bound and headed to Los Angeles for graduate school at Azusa Pacific University.  During and after graduate school I have had the privilege of working at Cal Poly Pomona, Chico State, Santa Clara University, UT Austin, and now here at Pepperdine. I'm excited that my journey has brought my family and I to Pepperdine and am excited to be used by God this year. If you see me around campus, please stop me and say hello.

Brianna Jackson

Assistant Resident Director

Brianna received her B.A. in Sociology and minor in Non Profit Management from Pepperdine University. Brianna works as an Assistant Resident Director with Housing and Residence Life at Pepperdine and attends graduate school studying Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine as well. Currently Brianna is obtaining practicum hours working at Exodus Recovery treating individuals with mental illness.

Brianna is also an American Sign Language Interpreter at Pepperdine and a Soccer Coach at Malibu High School. She volunteers and sits on the Board for the White Rainbow Project advocating for widows in Vrindavan, India. Acknowledging that there must be balance in life and that life is multi-faceted, Brianna plans to integrate her passion for the Deaf community, college students, athletes, and marginalized women to most genuinely share and impact the lives of others. Brianna believes through effort, movement, and conscientiousness we can create a loving and supportive community.

Carmen Golding-Martinez

Resident Director

Carmen was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa until the age of 16 when she moved to California. In 2006, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Legal Studies from Chapman University in Orange, CA. After several years working with families within legal, social and church services she then pursued a Master of Public Policy from Pepperdine University and graduated in 2010. During her last year completing graduate school Carmen served as a Graduate Resident Advisor and is currently enjoying serving as a Resident Director for the Drescher and Lovernich apartment living communities. Her professional development focus is RA leadership training, mediation and administrative hearings. She is currently taking classes at Pepperdine's School of Law Straus Institute to pursue either a Master's or Certificate in Dispute Resolution. Carmen has a true passion for people. She has had a tremendous amount of experience mentoring children, youth and young adults. Her desire is to encourage students to find their true passion and identity in Christ. Carmen believes that it is important to have a balanced life spiritually, physically, emotionally and academically. She loves learning and looks forward to working with the students and her colleagues. Carmen is passionate about her relationship with God, family, people, leadership and advocacy. Carmen is married to her high school sweetheart Chris Denham-Martinez who also graduated and currently works for Pepperdine University's School of Public Policy. They are proud to announce the recent addition to their family Chloé Anne Golding-Martinez.

Cecily Breeding

Marketing Coordinator

After studying International Management and Multimedia Design at Seaver College, Cecily moved to Nairobi, Kenya, with her new husband. Cecily has a passion for travel, international culture, and foreign languages, and together with Dusty, hopes to live in several more countries before they pick somewhere to settle. For now, Malibu suits her just fine.

As a Seaver student, Cecily served for one year as a Resident Advisor in a freshman residence hall. Cecily enjoys brewing coffee, practicing yoga, driving the canyon road, and all types of design.

Christine Suh

Resident Director

Christine received her B.A. in Intercultural Communication from Pepperdine in '07 and her M.A. in Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in '09. She and her husband David met at Pepperdine as undergraduate students and got married last year! Having had a wonderful experience as a freshman RD last year, Christine is excited to be the RD for the Towers apartments this year. It is her hope and prayer that Towers residents will be able to find & create an environment where they can boldly pursue a deeper relationship with God, connect with those around them in meaningful community, and also develop a greater understanding of themselves and the unique gifts they have been given in Christ to be a channel of God's grace and love to those around them. She is passionate for Towers to be a place where students feel as though they truly belong and are encouraged and challenged by each other to know and love Jesus more. Christine loved living on-campus all four years throughout her time in college, and she truly believes in the value of living in community. In her free time, Christine loves being with her family (especially her niece!), and spending time with friends. She is passionate about God and people! More specifically, she enjoys studying Scripture, biblical theology, spiritual formation, intercultural communication, reading, journaling, getting coffee with friends, going to her parents' restaurant in K-town, making music, and spending time with her amazing husband!

Jesse McCauley

Residential Services Manager

Jesse McCauley received his bachelor's degree in Telecommunications at Pepperdine University. Born and raised in California, Jesse spends his free time motorcycling, working on his computer, and anything involving the great outdoors. Jesse insists, "one of these days, I am even going to pick up surfing!"

If Jesse could have given himself a piece of advice back in college, he would have said, "Academics are important, but make sure you have fun and enjoy your college experience. You need a balance."

Karl Kalinkewicz

Resident Director

Working this year as the Resident Director for Freshman houses Eaton, Darnell, Miller, DeBell and Banowsky, as well as the Pepperdine Arts District for Sophomores, is Karl Kalinkewicz. A Pepperdiner through and through, Karl graduated from Seaver College in 2006 with a B.A. in Telecommunications and Theater, and finished his M.A.in Education with an emphasis in Psychology in 2011. Before returning to the office of Housing and Residence Life, where he served as a Freshman Resident Advisor for two years as an undergraduate student, Karl spent four years working as a homeschool teacher and private tutor in West Los Angeles, and continues his passion for teaching as an adjunct professor in the Communication Division here at Seaver College. Karl loves working with students and walking alongside them as they grow throughout their college years.

Outside of the workplace, Karl enjoys spending time with his wife and Pepperdine sweetheart Laura, whom he has been married to since 2007. He collects records, plays piano, loves challenging others to board games, and enjoys fine dining, cheeses and Chelsea football.

Michael Brooker

Assistant Resident Director

Michael graduated from Harding University in 2010 where he majored in English and Advertising with a minor in Missions. He is currently a Seaver Graduate student pursuing an MFA in Writing for Film and Television. He hopes to eventually write comedy while maintaining his unique Christian voice. While at Harding, Michael was involved with several service trips across the US and Haiti, and he lead one such trip to Boston, Massachusetts his senior year. He has spent his summers as a camp counselor in his home state of Florida and northern Minnesota; he remains a fan of the outdoors and hiking, but he openly admits the Pacific is a tad too cold for his Florida temperament.

Michael Harri

Assistant Resident Director

Michael graduated from Whitworth University in 2010 with a Bachelor's in Communication and a minor in music. He is currently a graduate student in Azusa Pacific University's M.S. College Counseling & Student Development program, with a graduation date of May 2013. Born and raised in Washington state, Michael enjoys the outdoors, traveling, smog, motorcycling, punny jokes, southern California traffic, cycling, playing guitar, paper work, and anything having to do with New Zealand, where he lived for a short time after college.

He is beyond grateful to be able to serve alongside and minister to students, while enjoying the many outdoor escapades this year will bring in the Adventure House.

Nancy Lefkowitz

Residential Property Manager

Nancy joined the Housing and Residence Life Department in the summer of 2010 bringing her experience in Human Resources and Leadership Development Training. As a mom of two recent college grads, she loves helping students and their parents with the exciting transition to university life as they become a part of Pepperdine's community. On weekends, she volunteers with Sadie and Annie, the best golden retrievers ever, for Delta Pet Partners, a non-profit animal assisted therapy program that visits schools and hospitals in the Los Angeles area.

Reggie Green

Administrative Assistant

Reggie received his Bachelor's degree in Religion from Pepperdine University. He is currently a preacher in his home church and loves working with at risk youth. Reggie is a passionate Lakers fan and hopes one day an NFL team will come to LA. Pepperdine has personally shaped his life and has given him the opportunity of a life time. In early September he will be marrying his high school sweet heart Cindy Sandoval. Something that drives him this school year is being able to play a role in students' lives.

Tyler Kemmerer

Resident Director

Tyler graduated from Harding University with a Bachelors of Business Administration and a Masters of Ministry. After college he spent nearly five years teaching at Zhong Nan University of Economics and Law in Wuhan, China, and is now a self-proclaimed expert with chopsticks. Tyler is heading into his second year as a Resident Director at Pepperdine and is excited to be working with the new incoming class. Tyler is married to his lovely wife Rebecca and is the father of James, a genius child. Tyler enjoys spending time with his family and bragging about his son. You might also find Tyler on a basketball court, in the housing office, or playing competitive board games that last way too long.