Contact Us

Beth Laux, Executive Director of International Programs 

Beth.Laux@pepperdine.edu

• Ed.D. student in Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, & Leadership, Northeastern University
• MPA, Public Administration, University of Toledo 2007
• B.A. Spanish & Political Science, Aquinas College 2002
• International travel experiences: Studied, worked, and served as a missionary in 20+ countries
• Beth provides the primary administrative oversight for the implementation and operation of all overseas programs for Seaver College

Ron Cox, Associate 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
• Associate Dean and Professor of Religion, Pepperdine, 2005 - present
• IP Faculty-in-Residence for Florence, Heidelberg, and London programs
• Dr. Cox primarily oversees International Programs academic affairs, internships, and program assessment and evaluations.

Greg Muger, Director | Malibu Office 

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 35+ countries 
• Greg is primarily responsible for operations and the overall direction and guidance of the International Programs Malibu Office 

Natalie Forde, Assistant Director, Admissions and Preparations  Natalie.M.Forde@pepperdine.edu

• Master of Public Administration, University of Southern California 2017; Certificate in International Policy and Planning, University of Southern California 2017; B.A. International Studies, Pepperdine University 2013
• IP Alumnus of the Heidelberg and East Africa Programs
• Countries visited: Studied and worked in Germany, Israel, and Uganda and visited 26 countries
• Natalie is primarily responsible for oversight and management of the student admissions and preparations process, including program enrollment, vital documents, visas, flights and IP scholarships.

LaShunte Portrey, Assistant Director, Recruitment & Student Development 

LaShunte.Portrey@pepperdine.edu

• Master of Philosophy and Education, Teachers College at Columbia University 2012; B.A. in English Literature, Perpetual Member of the Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University; 2010
• Countries visited: Studied and worked in Tanzania and visited Kenya, Ethiopia, Amsterdam, Dubai, Qatar, Mexico, and Japan (forthcoming July 2019)
• LaShunte is primarily responsible for promoting and enhancing study abroad opportunities through marketing, events, and student development.

Arissa Samaniego, Coordinator of Office Operations 

Arissa.Samaniego@pepperdine.edu

• B.A. International Studies, Pepperdine University 2019; Undergraduate Certificate in Conflict Management, Seaver College & Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law Straus Institute 2018
• IP Alumnus of the Buenos Aires and Madrid Upper Division Language Programs
• Countries Visited: Studied in Argentina and Spain and visited Brazil, Uruguay, Costa Rica, and Mexico
• Arissa is primarily responsible for office administration, including all general questions/inquiries, the student employment program and inter-campus communications.