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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 Stewart, Interim Associate Dean of International Programs - Book an advising appointment here. 
• Danica Harootian, Manager of Academics & Internships - Book an advising appointment here. 

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.

• Mariah Scott, Manager of Study Abroad Immigration Services - Book a visa advising appointment here.

Live and Recorded Events

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

	Ron Cox | Interim 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, 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 40+ countries Dr. Muger is responsible for central operations and the overall direction and guidance of the International Programs Malibu Office
	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.
	Danica Harootian | Manager of Academics & Internships  Danica.Harootian@pepperdine.edu M.A. in International Education, New York University 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 advising, IP course administartion, and IP internships.
	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.
	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, Greece, and Maldives 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.
	Bernadette Bolton | Budget Analyst Bernadette.Bolton@pepperdine.edu Mini MBA, Pepperdine University 2018; Change Management Certification, Prosci 2015; Business Management Certification, University of Pennsylvania 2003; B.S. Biology with Secondary Education Certification, Stockton University 1994 With her husband, who also works at Pepperdine, they've traveled to over 40 countries; Bernadette has 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.
	Caroline Decker | Office Specialist Caroline.decker@pepperdine.edu B.A. International Stduies, Pepperdine University 2022 Alumna of Pepperdine's Heidelberg, Germany, Program Countries visited: 20+ Caroline assists with student inquiries, student development programming, and marketing.
	Mariah Scott | Manager of Immigration Services Mariah.Scott@pepperdine.edu B.A. in English, French & Francophone Studies and International Global Studies.  Countries Vistited: 10+ countries including 2 study abroad semesters in Rennes, France and Mannheim, Germany.  Mariah assists students and Faculty-in-Residence with visa procurement.
	Emily Harris | Coordinator of Enrollment and Preparations Emily.L.Harris@pepperdine.edu B.A. International Studies (Political Science), Pepperdine University 2021 Alumna of Pepperdine's Buenos Aires, Argentina Program Has visited or studied in 10 countries Emily assists with the administration and planning of the International Programs enrollment and preparations processes.

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