Facebook pixel Contact Us | Pepperdine University | Pepperdine Community Skip to main content
Pepperdine | Community

Contact Us

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.

Other 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.

Live and Recorded Events

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

Beth Laux

Beth Laux | Dean 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
  • Dr. Laux provides the primary administrative oversight for the implementation and operation of all overseas programs for Seaver College
  • Dr. Laux teaches humanities, international studies, and political science courses focused on intercultural learning, political advocacy, and public policy.

rc

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

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
  • Dr. Muger is primarily responsible for operations and the overall direction and guidance of the International Programs Malibu Office

Danica Harootian

Danica Harootian | Manager of Academics & Internships

Danica.Harootian@pepperdine.edu

  • M.A. in International Education, NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development 2019; B.A. in Anthropology & Middle East Studies, Scripps College 2015
  • Fulbright English Teaching Assistant alumna in Yerevan, Armenia
  • Countries visited: Studied and worked in Armenia, Lebanon, Tunisia and the Dominican Republic and visited 15 countries
  • Danica is primarily responsible for academic support and advising, IP internships, and student and faculty visas.
 

Natalie Helton | Assistant Director of Admissions and Preparations

Natalie.Helton@pepperdine.edu

  • Master of Public Policy and Administration, California Lutheran University 2019.
  • Countries visited: Korea, Japan, Morocco, and various countries throughout Europe.
  • 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.
 

Charlie Engelmann | Director, Asia Program

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.

Emily Harris

Emily Harris | Coordinator of Office Operations

Emily.L.Harris@pepperdine.edu

  • B.A. International Studies - Political Science, Pepperdine University 2021
  • IP Alumnus of the Buenos Aires Program
    Countries visited: Studied in Argentina and visited 10 countries
    Emily is primarily responsible for office administration, including all general questions/inquiries, the student employment program and inter-campus communications.

D'Vana Vasquez

D'Vana Vasquez | Executive Assistant

DVana.Vasquez@pepperdine.edu

  • B.S. Business Administration - Finance, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 2019
  • Countries visited: Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Turks & Caicos
  • Responsible for the administration, organization, and management of the executive’s office. Oversees and/or processes a variety of complex financial transactions; produces, monitors, and reconciles budget statements; researches, identifies, and resolves discrepancies.

Eileen Mann

Eileen Mann | Preparations Assistant

Eileen.Mann@pepperdine.edu

  • Master of Science, Optics, University of Rochester 1989; B.S. Optics, University of Rochester 1987.
  • Countries visited: Denmark, Canada, and Mexico.
  • Eileen is primarily responsible for providing assistance in all areas of the preparations process, including vital documents, visas, flights, and IP scholarships.

Natalie Forde

Natalie Forde | Study Abroad Specialist

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

Office Contact Information:

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