Contact Us

Ron Cox | 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

Jody Sturgeon | Executive Assistant to the Dean

Joellen.Sturgeon@pepperdine.edu

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, Student Experience

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
• Since 2014, Dr. Muger has been responsible for central operations and the overall direction and guidance of the International Programs Malibu Office

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 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.

Kelly Peterson | Assistant Director of Marketing and Student Development

Kelly.Peterson@pepperdine.edu

• B.A. Education, Pepperdine University, Malibu 2019
• 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 is primarily responsible for marketing and student development to promote all programs and supervise student workers

Stacey Chen | Manager of Immigration Services 

Stacey.Chen@pepperdine.edu

• Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies , CSU Northridge  
• M.A. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, CSU Northridge
• B.S. International Business & Marketing, CSU Pomona  
• Travel to 15+ countries; lived in Laos; lived and worked in Paris, France.  Stacey is fluent in French, Mandarin, and Cantonese. 
• Stacey assists students with preparing their vital documents, visa applications, submission to consulates for visa approval, and immigration questions. 
   

Evelyn Valtier | Manager of Internships and Academics

Evelyn.Valtier@pepperdine.edu

• M.ED. Secondary Education, Loyola Marymount University 2018
• B.A. Child Development, California State University, Northridge 2005
• Single Subject Teaching Credential - Taught Spanish K-12th grade in Southern and Northern California
• Evelyn grew up in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Chaperoned students to Cusco, Peru and visited 15+ countries. Evelyn is fluent in Spanish.
• She is primarily responsible for academic support and advising 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.

Bernadette Bolton | Budget Analyst

Bernadette.Bolton@pepperdine.edu

• B.S. Biology with Secondary Education Certification, Stockton University 1994
• Bernadette has traveled to 20+ countires and 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. 

Anika De Long | Coordinator of Study Abroad Enrollment and Preparations

Anika.delong@pepperdine.edu

• 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 assists with the administration and planning of the International Programs enrollment and preparations processes.

Nicole Van Deventer | Office Coordinator

Nicole.vandeventer@pepperdine.edu

• B.A. Intercultural Communication, Pepperdine University 2022
• Nicole is responsible for office operations, front desk management, student inquiries, and assisting the IP director.