The Pepperdine School of Public Policy (SPP) prepares cross-sector public leaders who work across differences and create sustainable policy solutions. At SPP we refer to our students and alumni as "Wavemakers" in the world of policy.
Lance Christensen (MPP '04) Senior Policy Advisor California Senator John Moorlach
Lance Christensen speaks about why he chose Pepperdine, how he began his career in
state government, what attracts him to working in state government, and his relationship
with SPP.
Dr. Hattie Mitchell (MPP '12) Founder Crete Academy
Hattie Mitchell speaks about Pepperdine's unique and well-rounded Master of Public
Policy curriculum and its direct affect on her career today as she shapes education
policy and the lives of her students at her charter school in South Los Angeles, Crete
Academy.
Hanna Skandera (MPP '00) Visiting Professor of Education Policy and Impact Pepperdine School of Public policy Editor-in-Chief The Line
Hanna Skandera (MPP '00) speaks how SPP serves as a foundation for the opportunity
to serve in many different administrations, working for governors and presidents.
Troy Senik (MPP '07) Former Vice President of Policy and Programs Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
Troy Senik speaks about his experience at SPP and how its unique and well-rounded
Master of Public Policy degree program gave him the tools and skill set he needed
to be successful in his roles in The White House, on Capitol Hill, Sacramento, and
as a senior leader in a leading think tank.
Hans Zeiger (MPP '09) State Senator 25th District for Washington State
Hans Zeiger speaks about what attracted him to SPP and how its unique and well-rounded
Master of Public Policy degree program gave him the tools and skill set needed to
be successful in his roles as State Senator.