About the Graziadio School

Accreditation

The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School is accredited by the prestigious AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and the WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges). Click here to learn more about these accrediting bodies.

Leadership Team

In collaboration with faculty and staff, the Leadership Team is responsible for oversight of the school including strategic planning and implementation.

Staff Advisory Council (SAC)

To promote staff engagement and commitment, the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) serves to facilitate communication between the staff and the leadership team, to vet staff input, to provide feedback on decisions, and to represent all staff across the Graziadio School. Please share your questions and suggestions using this feedback form.

2024 Staff Advisory Council Members

Nicole Logan

Chair

Jessica Pope

Chair Elect

Mary Berneking

Events Manager

Kaelani Medina

Events Manager Elect

Elizabeth Pode

CCC Manager

Rachel Povolotsky

CCC Manager Elect

Erica Pochis-Woelflein

CCC Manager / Events Manager Elect

Aliyah Gardea

Communications Manager

Gema Alvarez

Communications Manager Elect

Arman Davtyan

Permanent Member (Non-Voting)

Faculty Council

The purposes of the Faculty Council are to assist the development of the Graziadio School; to be the primary body representing faculty governance; to formulate, evaluate, and recommend policies to the Dean and President within the framework of the Graziadio School and Pepperdine University missions; to facilitate communication among the faculty, the Graziadio School administration, and the Pepperdine University administration; and to serve as the forum for expressing faculty opinion on issues of importance. Issues include, but are not limited to, the creation and promotion of ideas, recommendations, policies, and programs designed to be beneficial to students, faculty, the Graziadio School, and Pepperdine University.

2024 Faculty Council Members

Darren Good

Co-Chair

Cristel Russell

Co-Chair

Steve Ferraro

Kevin Groves

Bob McQuaid

Cristina Gibson

Brian McGilvray

Department Chair Representative

Diversity Council

Pepperdine University has a strong commitment to diversity and expects the entire University community to uphold this value. Visit this website to learn more about diversity and inclusion at PGBS and the Graziadio Diversity Council.

Board of Visitors

The Graziadio Board of Visitors (BOV) is a high profile business advisory council, founded in 1996, whose primary objectives include four main areas: Reputation, Advice, Resources, and Advocate.