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Malibu International Programs Office

Speak with an International Programs Student Ambassador

Visit our International Programs Ambassador page to connect with student leaders that represent all global campus locations.

IP Academic Advising

For International Programs academic questions, please reach out to our team below.

• Dr. Fiona M. Stewart, Interim Associate Dean of International Programs - Book an advising appointment here. 
• Drop-in Academic Advising available in IP office on Mondays from 2-3pm.
• Alternatively, book an appointment here with Anika De Long, or here with Stacey Chen for academic advising.

If students have several in-depth questions in a specific area, please contact us so we can understand your needs and provide you with timely and helpful information.

• Manager of Study Abroad Immigration Services - Stacey Chen

Live and Recorded Events

Please review our calendar of upcoming events and deadlines for additional opportunities to connect with the IP Office.

	Ron Cox | Dean of International Programs Ronald.Cox@pepperdine.edu Ph.D. Theology, University of Notre Dame 2005; M.Div., Pepperdine University 1996 B.S. Business Administration, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1991 Professor of Religion, Pepperdine, 2005 - present IP Faculty-in-Residence for Florence, Heidelberg, London, Middle East Studies:Jordan, and Uganda programs IP Associate Dean, 2017 - 2022 Dr. Cox provides the primary administrative oversight for the implementation and operation of all overseas programs for Seaver College
	Fiona M. Stewart | Interim Associate Dean of International Programs Fiona.Stewart@pepperdine.edu Ph.D. Italian, University of Glasgow 2007 MA (Hons.) Italian & Latin, University of Glasgow 2000 International experience: grew up in the UK; studied and/or worked in the UK, Italy, and USA; directed study abroad programs in Italy; Pepperdine IP Faculty-in-Residence for London Dr. Stewart primarily overseas International Programs' academic affairs, internships, and program assessment and evaluations
	Greg Muger | Director, Student Experience Greg.Muger@pepperdine.edu Ph.D. Global Leadership and Change, Pepperdine University 2020 M.A. Leadership Studies, Azusa Pacific University 2003 International travel experiences: Worked in 40+ countries Since 2014, Dr. Muger has been responsible for central operations and the overall direction and guidance of the International Programs Malibu Office
	Charlie Engelmann | Senior Director of Operations Charlie.Engelmann@pepperdine.edu M.A. International Economics, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies; B.A. Organizational Communication, Pepperdine University. Former Director of Pepperdine's Shanghai residential program; alumnus of Heidelberg program Traveled to more than 35 countries; lived in China for more than 15 years; fluent in Mandarin and highly skilled at eating dumplings. Charlie is managing the expansion of Pepperdine's programmatic offerings in Asia, including the Japan Summer Program and a future residential program in Asia. He also promotes student abroad opportunities through marketing, events and student development.
	Kelly Peterson | Assistant Director of Marketing and Student Development Kelly.Peterson@pepperdine.edu B.A. Education, Pepperdine University, Malibu 2019 Single Subject Teaching Credentials in Chemistry and Earth & Space Science - Taught 8th-12th grade in Central California Alumna of Pepperdine's Shanghai Program and IPRA internship Kelly is primarily responsible for marketing and student development to promote all programs and supervise student workers
	Stacey Chen | Manager of Immigration Services  Stacey.Chen@pepperdine.edu Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies , CSU Northridge   M.A. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, CSU Northridge B.S. International Business & Marketing, Cal Poly Pomona   Travel to 15+ countries; lived in Laos; lived and worked in Paris, France.  Stacey is fluent in French, Mandarin, and Cantonese.  Stacey assists students with preparing their vital documents, visa applications, submission to consulates for visa approval, and immigration questions.
	Rachel Brown | Associate Director of Enrollment and Preparations Rachel.Brown2@pepperdine.edu Master of Arts in English Literature, Abilene Christian University Countries visited: Studied and worked in Scotland, Ecuador, and Germany and has visited 20+ other countries Rachel is primarily responsible for oversight and management of the student admissions and preparations process, including program enrollment, vital documents, visas, flights and IP scholarships.
	Bernadette Bolton | Budget Analyst Bernadette.Bolton@pepperdine.edu B.S. Biology with Secondary Education Certification, Stockton University 1994 Bernadette has traveled to 20+ countires and lived in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Barcelona. She is skilled at finding the best local cafes and coffee shops. Bernadette reviews and analyzes the financial transactions and budgets for each International Program.
	Anika De Long | Coordinator of Study Abroad Enrollment and Preparations Anika.delong@pepperdine.edu B.A. in Music, Pepperdine University 2021, M.A in Music, University of Illinois 2023 Alumna of Pepperdine's Heidelberg, Germany,  Buenos Aires, and Jordan Program Countries visited: 30+ Anika assists with the administration and planning of the International Programs enrollment and preparations processes.
	Nicole Van Deventer | Office Coordinator Nicole.vandeventer@pepperdine.edu B.A. Intercultural Communication, Pepperdine University 2022 Nicole is responsible for office operations, front desk management, student inquiries, and assisting the IP director.

Location: TCC 131

24255 Pacific Coast Highway

Malibu, CA 90263-4230

Phone: 310.506.4230

E-mail: International.Programs@pepperdine.edu

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Emergencies (Department of Public Safety): 310.506.4441

Non-Emergencies (Department of Public Safety): 310.506.4442