The GSEP Spotlight Series highlights students & alumni whose journeys reflect Purpose, Service, & Leadership in action. Our next spotlight showcases Christian Sandoval, an MA in Clinical Psych MFT alum & current PsyD student. Spotlight: bit.ly/41Ap4m4

Proud to share that 25 GSEP students have received the LACDMH stipends! Their commitment to advancing mental health services in LA County is commendable. Learn more: bit.ly/3G7CJd2 #PepperdineGSEP #MentalHealth #LACDMHStipend

Honoring 50 years of CABE and our proud partnership! Since 2007, @PepperdineGSEP's CABE Chapter has championed multilingualism and educational equity. Here's to the future!

Congrats to Dr. Reyna García Ramos & alumna Seongin Lee on being featured in CABE’s Multilingual Educator 50th Anniversary Journal! Their article reflects on the transformative role of the CABE Pepperdine Chapter in shaping bilingual educators. bit.ly/3YgPPLo

GSEP Spotlight: Amber Brittain-Hale (PhD ’23) A scholar-practitioner advancing global leadership and security through research, teaching, and strategic insight. Read more: bit.ly/3GLi0fv

Congratulations to @PeppVolleyball! So proud of our Waves! Be sure to watch the next match this Saturday at 5 pm!

Congratulations to our Class of ’25 Psychology students! We can’t wait to see the change you’ll make in the world!

Big thanks to everyone who joined us for the Social Enterprise Collective DC! 🌍💬 A day full of insight, cross-sector ideas, and purpose-driven action. Key themes: 🔹 Community-led advocacy 🔹 Cross-sector collaboration 🔹 Ethics & innovation 🔹 Emerging social entrepreneurs

GSEP Spotlight: Adrian Rodriguez (MA ’17) A first-gen Latinx therapist, Adrian brings trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to his work with clients both at Headspace and in private practice. Read more: bit.ly/3SKsXka

That’s a wrap for our Class of ’25 Education graduates! Welcome to the Pepperdine Alumni family!

GSEP Spotlight: Leor Ram (MA ’17) A therapist and educator driven by human connection, Leor helps clients and clinicians alike foster more authentic relationships. Read his story: bit.ly/3SGwAb3

Congrats to PsyD Alum Dr. Liz Laugeson for her incredible work creating the Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS). PEERS assists people on the spectrum by teaching social skills, particularly for romance & dating. Learn more: nyti.ms/44eeF1O

Please welcome Dr. Kent Rhodes to the Pepperdine GSEP Board of Visitors! An accomplished leader in org development & family enterprise consulting, Dr. Rhodes brings deep expertise to support GSEP’s mission. Learn more: bit.ly/4e5Jx8d #PepperdineGSEP #Leadership

GSEP Spotlight: Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey (EdD ’17, MA ’12) White House Correspondent, bestselling author, & Pepperdine GSEP professor, Dr. Quartey bridges journalism, public service, & education with purpose and impact. Read his story: bit.ly/4ljR45I #PepperdineGSEP

Congrats to Dr. Reyna García Ramos (@PepperdineGSEP) for being honored by CABTE for her service as secretary and her advocacy for multilingual teacher prep. A true leader in bilingual education! #BilingualEducation #MultilingualEd #PepperdineGSEP

New from @PepperdineGSEP: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Language Teaching by Dr. Kevin Wong and Dr. Ben Moorhouse. A practical, evidence-based guide for educators—now free to download via Cambridge University Press through July 11. Learn More: bit.ly/46tNfqb

GSEP Spotlight: Mia Pierson (MA ’09) As an LMFT and advocate for youth and the unhoused, Mia leads with compassion and purpose—from clinical care to classroom instruction. Read more: bit.ly/3IBXgYt #GSEPSpotlight #PepperdineGSEP

The 9th Annual GSEP Research Symposium brought global voices together—live from Switzerland & Zoom. Over 40 presentations, powerful keynotes, and cross-disciplinary ideas that inspire action. Thank you to all who made it possible. #PepperdineGSEP #ResearchSymposium #HigherEd

From motherhood to mental health advocate, Marissa Price (MA in Clinical Psychology ’25) is making a difference at @PepperdineGSEP and in the community through the Telehealth Clinic. “Affordable, compassionate care—that’s what we offer.” Read her story: bit.ly/452OBG5

New from #PepperdineGSEP’s Dr. Kfir Mordechay: How do educators define & experience diversity as student demographics shift? The study explores the benefits—and challenges—of serving changing school communities. 📖 Read The Full Article: bit.ly/41bPF9C