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 of Malibu Office (Greg.Muger@pepperdine.edu)

• Ph.D. student in Global Leadership and Change, Pepperdine University
• M.A. Leadership Studies, Azusa Pacific University 2003
• B.A. Psychology, Azusa Pacific University 1998
• International travel experiences: Studied and worked in Taiwan as well as worked in 35+ countries.
• Greg is primarily responsible for 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.

Beverly Cawyer, Manager of Academics & Internships (Beverly.Cawyer@pepperdine.edu )

• Master of Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law 2014; B.A. Communication, Pepperdine University 2012
• IP Alumnus of the Florence and Lausanne Internship Programs
• Countries visited: Studied and worked in Italy and visited Thailand, Dominican Republic, Austria, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Ireland, Russia, Israel, Egypt, Spain, Germany, France, Canada
• Beverly is primarily responsible for management of academic affairs, internship programs, and visas.

Coordinator of Office Operations (Currently in hiring process)

 Maureen McCue, Executive Assistant to the Dean (Maureen.McCue@pepperdine.edu)

• Master of Business Administration, Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business; B.S. Zoology, California State University Long Beach

• Countries visited: France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Germany, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, and the Netherlands

• Maureen is primarily responsible for management of financial affairs for International Programs and provides executive assistance to the Dean of International Programs