International Programs Ambassadors
An IP ambassador is a current Seaver student who has recently returned from a Pepperdine International Program. An ambassador's main function is to act as a student representative of IP, sharing their experience and knowledge of current programs. Ambassadors meet with interested students and groups, and they act as guides throughout the International Program pre-departure process and will begin re-entry programs.
Feel free to contact each ambassador to request an appointment, or stop by the IP Office during their office hours!
2025-2026 International Programs Ambassador Team
Lead and Summer Ambassador: Belle Li
Office Hours: Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Belle Li is a senior double majoring in Sustainability and Hispanic Studies and currently pursuing the Certification in Conflict Management at the School of Law’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. She had the blessing of spending the 2023-2024 full academic year in Buenos Aires, Argentina and May through June of 2025 in Madrid, Spain. She was amazed by all she learned as she traveled to numerous Argentine provinces, different countries, and neighboring cities, often solo traveling. She took this first experience abroad to then immerse herself in the immense history and culture of Spain. In both countries, she loved going through her day-to-day life purely in Spanish and still catches herself automatically answering in Spanish even though she's here back home. Belle can't wait to go back to Buenos Aires and Madrid to visit her friends and to again walk the beautiful streets browsing and conversing through the tables of local vendors who sell every weekend.
Buenos Aires Ambassador: Nick Fieldhouse
nickolas.fieldhouse@pepperdine.edu
Office Hours: Monday 8am - 10am and Thursday 8am - 10am
Nick Fieldhouse is a junior studying Finance. He spent the entire 2024-2025 academic year in Buenos Aires, Argentina for the most transformative experience of his life. He fell quickly fell in love with Argentina because of the rich cultural experience, highlighted in his Homestay family that welcomed his like their own grandson. He made the most of his free time by traveling to 7 different countries in South America, most memorably hiking through the Patagonia Mountains in both Argentina and Chile and experiencing the Carnival festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Nick made the unforgettable memories and friends for a lifetime while abroad, and he cannot wait to share about his experiences with you!
Florence Ambassador: Maddy Dutton
Office Hours: Monday 2pm - 3pm, Thursday 10am - 12pm, and Thursday 2pm-3pm
Maddy is a junior Integrated Marketing Communications major who is deeply passionate about health and fitness! She's actively pursuing her personal trainer and nutrition certifications with the goal of launching her own business post-grad. Her year abroad in Florence, Italy, was a truly transformative experience. As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence proved to be more than just a beautiful city—it became her home, filled with magic, history, and a community that made it all come alive. She spent her weekends traveling to 16 new countries and 26 cities across Europe, Africa, and Asia, from skiing in the French Alps to climbing the Egyptian pyramids and riding camels across the Sahara Desert. No matter how far she traveled, Florence always remained the heart of her adventure. The faculty and the program's unique community are what made this foreign city feel like home. Maddy is grateful for this incredible experience and can't wait to help future students prepare for the same kind of magic the Florence program holds.
Heidelberg Ambassador: Roman Leith
Office Hours: Wednesday 12pm - 3pm and Friday 2pm - 3pm
Roman Leith is a junior studying International Business with a minor in Film. He spent the 2024-2025 academic year experiencing the wonders of Heidelberg, Germany. During his time there, he enjoyed visiting the many shops and restaurants along the Hauptstraße and taking his newly found friends on random side quests to try new foods, take photos, or thrift clothes. On weekends, he discovered his passion for adventuring in other countries. Across his time, he visited 18 countries in total, with Denmark, Cyprus, and Slovenia being some of his unexpected favorites. In the end, though, it wasn't the different countries that made the European experience special for Roman, but rather the people he did it with. From hanging out with friends late at night next to Heidelberg's picturesque castle, to planning a last-minute trip despite the chaos of a 7-person travel group, to even simple things like working out together or playing cards. All these small moments, filled with a diverse, amazing group of people, made the program unforgettable for him. Roman is honored to be in a position where he can share these experiences, and looks forward to helping others look forward to and embrace their time abroad, and he's happy to share any of his advice or stories about the Heidelberg program.
Switzerland Ambassador: Emanuel Contreras Nicolas
adan.contrerasnicolas@pepperdine.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday 3pm - 5pm and Thursday 8am - 10am
Emanuel Contreras is a junior majoring in Business Administration at Pepperdine University. During the 2024–2025 academic year, he had the opportunity to study abroad in Switzerland as part of the second cohort to live at Château d’Hauteville. Whether exploring the vibrant culture of nearby towns, hiking through the Swiss Alps, or reflecting by the shores of Lac Léman, Emanuel embraced every moment of his time abroad. One of the highlights of his experience was the incredible community that formed at the Château. The staff and fellow students created an environment of warmth, support, and adventure. Truly some of the most incredible people he has ever meet. In addition to weekend travels across Europe, one of Emanuel’s most memorable experiences was participating in the Educational Field Trip to Kenya. From engaging with local communities to witnessing Africa’s wildlife up close, the trip left a lasting impression. Though now back in Malibu, Emanuel continues to carry the lessons and memories of Switzerland with him, and he’s honored to serve as a Switzerland Ambassador, helping others connect with this truly life changing program.
London Ambassador: Bella Moreno
isabella.moreno@pepperdine.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday 8am - 10am and Friday 8am - 10am
Bella is a junior at Pepperdine University studying psychology and minoring and English and plans on going to law school. She spent the 2024-2025 school year in London and experieneced a life-changing, unforgettable experience. She fell in love with London's busy streets and blend of different cultures across the globe. She also spent a lot of time walking around the city and exploring their museums and historical sights, while also trying different food the city had to offer. As someone who enjoys nature, she really appreciated how London had so many green spaces, despite it being a big, busy city. She was grateful how the London program gave her so many new, incredible friends and so many unforgettable experiences. She cannot wait until she gets to visit London again!
Washington DC and Global Fellows Ambassador: Abby Rader
Office Hours: Monday 1pm - 4pm and Tuesday 2pm - 3pm
Abby Rader is an International Studies major, Spanish minor, and a proud member of the Pepperdine Global Fellows Program. She spent the 2023–2024 academic year abroad— studying in Argentina in the fall and Washington, D.C. in the spring. In Argentina, she fell in love with the Spanish language and vibrant culture, spending weekends hiking through the mountains of Patagonia, drinking endless cafecitos, shopping in San Telmo, or eating empanadas in Buenos Aires. Her time abroad sparked a deep passion for global engagement and leadership. While in the Nation’s Capital, Abby interned with the International Rescue Committee, supporting newly arrived asylees and refugees. It truly was a life-changing experience that strengthened her desire to pursue justice for the marginalized and seek out policy change. She loved DC so much that she decided to stay for the summer of 2025 and interned at International Justice Mission, where she worked to combat human trafficking and pursue justice for those who have experienced extreme violence and poverty. When she wasn’t working, she loved exploring the National Gallery of Art, watching sunsets over the Potomac, going to see the monuments at night on the National Mall, and cheering on the Nationals with a hot dog in hand! Feel free to reach out with any questions about D.C. or the Global Fellows Program!