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Heidi Bernard (’85)

Director, Community Engagement

Bernard's Bio

Heidi Bernard (’85) | Director, Community Engagement

Heidi Bernard (‘85) serves as the director of community engagement for the Integrated Marketing and Communications office of ɫƬÈí¼þÃâ·Ñ.  She is responsible for strategic planning and development of community engagement initiatives that lead to community impact and engagement, Pepperdine’s positive community reputation, and relevance to Pepperdine’s neighboring communities, both domestically and internationally. 

She oversees the Crest Advisory Board, a community support board for Pepperdine, working with leaders from Malibu and surrounding communities. Through her role in her career with Pepperdine, she has partnered with multiple Malibu community organizations, non-profits, businesses, and individuals to gain support and opportunities for Pepperdine students and the university community.  

Bernard graduated from ɫƬÈí¼þÃâ·Ñ’s Seaver College, where she received her BA in English.  She serves as a Malibu/Pacific Palisades board member, president of the Malibu Navy League, Salvation Army Camp board member, Malibu Veterans Day committee member, and Malibu Dolphin Charitable Foundation board member.

heidi.bernard@pepperdine.edu | 310.702.1318

Kitty Campbell (’20)

Community Engagement Manager

Campbell's Bio

Kitty Campbell (’20) | Community Engagement Manager

Kitty Campbell serves as the Community Engagement Manager for ɫƬÈí¼þÃâ·Ñ. In this role, she supports Heidi Bernard, Director of Community Engagement, by collaborating on strategic initiatives that strengthen community relationships and foster meaningful connections between Pepperdine and its neighboring communities. Her work focuses on building partnerships that enhance the university's community presence and create opportunities for positive impact both locally and globally.

She assists in overseeing the Crest Advisory Board, a community support board for Pepperdine, collaborating with business and community leaders throughout Malibu and the surrounding areas. Through her work at Pepperdine, she facilitates connections between the university and various local organizations, non-profits, businesses, and individuals to create valuable opportunities for students and the broader university community.

Campbell graduated from ɫƬÈí¼þÃâ·Ñ's Seaver College in 2020. She serves as a volunteer advisor for Greek life on campus, supporting student organizations and fostering leadership development within the Pepperdine, Malibu, and greater Los Angeles communities.

kitty.campbell@pepperdine.edu  | 805.559.5597