Alumni Association
Contact Us
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Meet the Pepperdine University Alumni Association Staff. The Alumni Affairs Office oversees and supports University-wide alumni priorities, events and benefits.
General Contact Information
(310) 506-6190
E-mail: alumni@pepperdine.edu
Fax: (310) 506-4227
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Catherine Kort (MA '96) One of my proudest achievements and fondest memories before returning to take on a leadership role in Alumni Affairs was earning a masters degree in psychology from Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology and receiving my diploma in Alumni Park amidst the backdrop of the Pacific. I am a product of the Northwest and grew up in Portland, Oregon cheering on the Portland Trailblazers. Over time, my loyalties have shifted to the Los Angeles Lakers (and the Pepperdine Waves!). Maintaining a supportive, collaborative team spirit within alumni affairs and an exceptional national network of highly committed alumni leaders is what I love most about my role in alumni affairs. I look forward to coming to work every day and am grateful for the opportunity to serve. |
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Giuseppe Nespoli ('04) I returned to Pepperdine University in 2007 to work for the Alumni Association to serve more than 80,000 alumni who all hold Pepperdine close to their hearts and have shared experiences in common. Born and raised in Pepperdine's backyard, I attended Seaver College and graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics. I moved to Washington, D.C. and experienced the internal operations of our government, working on several congressional campaigns, fundraising events and national party messaging. While in our nation's capitol, I had the pleasure of serving on the D.C. Waves chapter board to engage alumni in the region and offer internships to Pepperdine students. Prior to my brief stint in American politics, I helped to manage and operate my family's Italian restaurant in the Coachella Valley before and during my time at Seaver College. I have a very loving family at home and at Pepperdine. |
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Kelly O'Rear ('07) The child of two alumni, Pepperdine has been in my vocabulary since I learned to walk. When it came time to choose a college, I wanted a place with a strong emphasis on both academics and faith. Pepperdine was a natural fit. I greatly enjoyed my student experience at Seaver College and was involved and took leadership in many campus organizations. When I graduated in 2007 with a BA in public relations and religion, I wanted to give back to the organization that had enriched my life so much. I jumped at the opportunity to work for the Alumni Association. I have worked in several capacities within this organization and have enjoyed experiences that each one offered. |
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Sandra Barsoum ('99) I am from California and graduated from Seaver College in 1999. I majored in business administration and minored in foreign languages. After graduation, I accepted a job as a client associate with Merrill Lynch. I worked for Merrill Lynch for eight years and decided to come back to Pepperdine to work with the Alumni Association, specifically dealing with chapters and regional programs. In my job, I represent the University to alumni, parents, and friends through regional events and activities. I speak three different languages: Arabic, Spanish and Italian. I love to travel and have lived in Florence and Paris. I am blessed with a lovely family and truly amazing friends. Some of my favorite activities include playing tennis, watching NBA and college basketball and traveling. |
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Allen Gillespie ('05) Born and raised in Memphis, TN, I came to Pepperdine in the fall of 1998 as a freshman. I spent several years singing bass in the student group Won by One. I took a short sabbatical from my studies to marry my wife in northern California before any other guy could snatch her up. Although it produced an untraditional academic route, it is still one of the best choices I have made as we are now thoroughly enjoying our baby boy and celebrating eight years of marriage. We returned to Pepperdine in 2004, where I graduated with the Seaver class of 2005 with a BA in religion. I have worked in several departments at Pepperdine and have completed coursework for my MA in religion. Over my ten-plus years of involvement in the Pepperdine community, I have fallen in love with its story that is continually being written by its people. I believe our motto, wisely chosen by our founder almost seventy-five years ago, holds the key of Pepperdine’s greatness – Freely ye have received, freely give. |
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Allison Mericle-Sundman ('08) I was born in Los Angeles, California when my mother was going through medical school at UCLA. My family moved to Minnesota when I was 8 years old. I grew up in a small town with a home surrounded by 11 acres of pine trees. I decided to move back to California when I applied to college. I attended Pepperdine University, Seaver College all four years of my undergraduate program. I graduated with a BA in speech communication and hope to further my education at some point. I graduated in April 2008 but didn't stay away for long. I love Pepperdine and was thrilled to have the opportunity to return here for work. The University provided me with an opportunity to serve my fellow alumni. My position in the Alumni Affairs office is to help inform and provide services to the alumni. I sing, run, swim and play board games in my spare time with my husband. |
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Lori Hahn I moved from Katy, Texas to Malibu, California during the summer of 2006, when my husband accepted the position of assistant professor at the Graziadio School of Business & Management. I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and am currently the Coordinator for Chapters and Regional Programs for the Pepperdine University Alumni Association. The Alumni Association is truly an awesome team! On a more personal note, when my husband and I are not working, we're watching Pepperdine athletics or watching our daughters play volleyball. We consider ourselves very fortunate to be a part of such a faithful community of friends and co-workers. |
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Amy BurggraafSpecial Projects I am originally from Salt Lake City, Utah where I most recently worked as general manager for a Christian bookstore. I relocated to Malibu in 2006 when my husband was accepted to Pepperdine's School of Law. I have served the Alumni Association in three different capacities in the last three years. I enjoy the challenging opportunity to contribute to the strengthening of the Pepperdine community by engaging alumni in a lifelong relationship with the University, its students, and fellow alumni through meaningful service and leadership. It is a tall order, but we have a hard working team who has a love for Pepperdine and is driven by success. I am currently pursuing a nursing degree and play the violin, teach piano lessons and paint in my spare time. I like to get outdoors and hike, camp, climb, or just lounge on the beach whenever the sun is out. |
School Alumni Officers
The Alumni Association is made up of alumni from all of Pepperdine’s schools. In addition, each school has an alumni office to serve your specific needs.
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Graduate School of Education and Psychology |
Graziadio School of Business and Management |
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School of Law |
School of Public Policy |
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Seaver College & George Pepperdine College |
