Meet the Staff

Endrew Omana, Administrative Services & Note Taker Coordinator

MDiv - Pepperdine University, MSIS - Texas A&M Central Texas

Endrew oversees the note-taking process. He assists on scheduling proctoring communication and the daily tasks of our office. He is also the lead for School of Law exams and procuring alternate texts. Endrew is a Seaver graduate and a military veteran. He enjoys volunteering for the spiritual mentoring program and working with students to strengthen their faith and progress in their academic studies.

Amanda Kopang, Exam Systems Manager

BA, Telecommunications/Production, Pepperdine University 

Amanda Kopang assists with scheduling communication, and the daily tasks that help students achieve their educational goals. She enjoys seeing students realize their full potential, from demonstrating weekly improvements to overcoming significant milestones. Amanda believes that "Life is explorations, and it is so much better when we are all supporting each other as we journey through it." 

Jennifer Duck Baker, Assistant Director

BA, Audiology, University of Tennessee

MEd, Special Education, Severe/Profound Disabilities, University of Southern Mississippi

Jennifer Duck Baker collaborates with disabled students, professors, staff, and administrators to make Pepperdine University accessible to all community members. Jennifer is dedicated to exploring new ways of thinking about people and environments, and discovering new ideas about what "disability" is and what it means.

Sandra Harrison, Director

BA, English Literature and Communications, Mary Baldwin College

MS, Management and Leadership, Pepperdine University

Sandra Harrison works with students, faculty, and staff from all five Pepperdine schools as the University removes barriers presented by physical structures, course design, or tradition to create accessibility for all. Sandra enjoys being part of the process where students with disabilities can articulate their needs and experience all that Pepperdine has to offer.