Contact Us
Malibu International Programs Office
24255 Pacific Coast Highway TCC 131
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 PST
Speak with an International Programs Student Ambassador
Visit our International Programs Ambassador page to connect with student leaders that represent all global campus locations.
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
- 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
- Dr. Cox provides the primary administrative oversight for the implementation and operation of all study abroad programs for Seaver College.
Fiona M. Stewart | Associate Dean of International Programs
- 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 oversees International Programs' academic affairs, including curriculum coordination, internship development, and the assessment and evaluation of programs to ensure academic quality and continuous improvement.
Angie Lemley | Executive Assistant to the Dean of International Programs
- Former Spiritual Life and Office of the Chaplain Operations Manager
- M.A. Elementary Education, Lubbock Christian University
- B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, Abilene Christian Univeristy
- Faculty family of Heidelberg Program, Summer 2018
Greg Muger | Director of Student Experience
- Ph.D. Global Leadership and Change, Pepperdine University 2020
- M.A. Leadership Studies, Azusa Pacific University 2003
- International travel experiences: Worked in 40+ countries
- Greg manages the health and well-being of students, including risk assessments, safety protocols, accommodations, mental health support, and emergency response. He also oversees the planning and execution of summer faculty-led programs in collaboration with faculty and staff.
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 40 countries; lived in China for more than 15 years; fluent in Mandarin and highly skilled at eating dumplings
- Charlie oversees International Programs operations, including Malibu marketing, enrollment, preparation, safety, and student development, supports co-curricular programming, and leads the expansion of Pepperdine’s programs in Asia.
Kelly Peterson | Assistant Director of Marketing and Student Development
- B.A. Education, Pepperdine University
- 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 manages the hiring and training of interns for the marketing, student development, and ambassador teams, while leading strategic marketing initiatives, and managing student engagement, retention, re-entry, and training for IPRAs and media coordinators.
Cassidy Woodward | Manager of IP Academics and Internships
Cassidy.Woodward@pepperdine.edu
- M.A. Creative Writing, University of Greenwich
- B.A. Integrated Marketing Communication, Pepperdine University
- Pepperdine University London Program Assistant
- Alumna of Pepperdine's Heidelberg Program
- Cassidy manages International Program's academics, including academic advising and class registration, as well as supporting International Program's internship programs.
Rachel Brown | Associate Director of Enrollment and Preparations
- 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; Interim Director for the Switzerland Program 2025
- Rachel is primarily responsible for overseeing and managing the student admissions and preparation process, which includes program enrollment, handling vital travel documents, coordinating visas and flights, and administering International Programs scholarships.
Anika De Long | Manager of Enrollment and Preparations
- 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 manages the visa process and supports enrollment and preparation by handling documentation, coordinating logistics, and guiding students through key administrative steps for a smooth study abroad transition.
Quinn Conway | Coordinator of Study Abroad Enrollment and Preparations
- B.A. Political Science, Pepperdine University
- Alumnus of Pepperdine's London, Japan, and Switzerland Programs
- Countries visited: 50+
- Quinn supports the management of student records, flight coordination, tracks and verifies vital documents, and assists with the visa process.
Marina McLeod | Office Coordinator
- B.A. in American Literature & Culture, UCLA
- Marina has visited 18+ countries and spent a year solo traveling through the UK and Ireland
- Marina functions as front office support for the International Programs staff and contributes to the supervision of student employees.