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Samantha Mandel

Samantha Mandel (MA ‘17)

Samantha Mandel hopes to make an impact in her community by working with and supporting youth and their families who have struggled with mental health and developmental barriers.

June 15, 2021
Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Alumni
True Essence of Love staff and volunteers, along with FGP staff, making essential supply bags for volunteers.

Shanetta Weatherspoon (EdD ’13)

Shanetta Weatherspoon (EdD ’13) and Monica Pereda (’19), staff members at Pepperdine’s Foster Grandparent Program, have been supporting the isolated elderly volunteers during the pandemic.

May 13, 2020
Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Alumni
Alison Rash ('01, EdD '05) painting

Alison Rash ('01, EdD '05)

Seaver College alumna, Alison Rash, shares how her paintings have helped communities ravaged by COVID-19.

April 17, 2020
Alison Rash ('01, EdD '05)
Seaver College, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Alumni

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Waves of Service supports and connects members of the Pepperdine community who are committed to volunteerism and careers of service. We want to celebrate and recognize those in our community who are making a difference in the lives of others. Share another Wave's story, or share your own today!

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