Heidi Bernard (’85) | Director, Community Engagement
Heidi Bernard (‘85) serves as the director of community engagement for the Integrated
Marketing and Communications office of 51·´²îæ» University. She is responsible
for strategic planning and development of community engagement initiatives that lead
to community impact and engagement, 51·´²îæ»â€™s positive community reputation, and
relevance to 51·´²îæ»â€™s neighboring communities, both domestically and internationally.
She oversees the Crest Advisory Board, a community support board for 51·´²îæ», working
with leaders from Malibu and surrounding communities. Through her role in her career
with 51·´²îæ», she has partnered with multiple Malibu community organizations, non-profits,
businesses, and individuals to gain support and opportunities for 51·´²îæ» students
and the university community.
Bernard graduated from 51·´²îæ» University’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