Meet the Team

Terra earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Howard University, her master’s degree in Psychological Services from the University of Pennsylvania, and her Ph.D. in Student Affairs from the University of Maryland, College Park, where her dissertation research centered on spirituality, race, equity, and inclusion. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Terra and her family (husband, Brant, and sons, Brant, Jr., and Chandler) relocated to the West Coast as she pursued this opportunity to serve at Pepperdine. She has worked in higher education for 20+ years and has held leadership positions in academic and student affairs. As a scholar-practitioner and educator, Terra is committed to eliminating barriers that affect students’ experiences in higher education and ensuring that institutions become places where all voices are heard, seen, felt, and supported.

To connect with Terra, please email terra.hall@pepperdine.edu.

Myron McClure, a man of faith and a returning Southern California native, has spent over 20 years living and traveling across the U.S., dedicated to fostering inclusive engagement and developing culturally competent and humble leaders for meaningful policy change. Alongside his wife, April, and daughters, Nia and Kaia, Myron continues to embrace opportunities to serve and uplift others through higher education. He holds degrees in agricultural engineering and education from Purdue University and Pennsylvania State University, as well as an international agriculture certificate from The Swedish University in Uppsala, Sweden. His diverse experiences have driven practical change, increasing representation and access for historically underrepresented communities in academia, athletics, and nonprofit spaces. Passionate about creating equitable opportunities, Myron strives to empower individuals and communities to drive the change they wish to see.

To connect with Myron, please email myron.mcclure@pepperdine.edu.

Harold Aguayo, a proud San Fernando Valley native, graduated from Pepperdine University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s in Political Science. During his time at Pepperdine, he was actively involved in campus life, serving as a Resident Advisor for Housing and Residence Life (HRL) and as the Underclassman Liaison for the Latinx Student Alliance (LSA). Harold is deeply committed to equity, justice, and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. This passion has guided him to his current role as Assistant Director for Training and Programming at ICA, where he works to foster a greater understanding of inclusion and belonging through training and multicultural events.

To connect with Harold, please email harold.aguayo@pepperdine.edu.

Sharon Wakio is an alum of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology here at Pepperdine with her master's in psychology. She came to the United States from Kenya as an international student to pursue higher education in 2006, where she began her educational journey at Boise State University. Sharon has worked as a case manager in the mental health field and is a nationally certified anger management counselor. She has also served in various roles within Student Affairs to support and advocate for international students, and those experiences have led her to her current role as the assistant director for international student engagement. As a cultural broker, Sharon hosts social and practical programming to build bridges, curate a sense of belonging, and support international students at Pepperdine.

To connect with Sharon, please email sharon.wakio@pepperdine.edu.

A native of the San Fernando Valley, David earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a minor in Biblical Studies from Biola University, where he began his higher education career. He has also earned his master of science degree in College Counseling and Student Development from Azusa Pacific University, where he specialized in student leadership, programming, and development at institutions such as Biola University, Concordia University Irvine, and California Baptist University. He serves as the Program Manager of Intercultural Affairs, supporting ICA diversity initiatives through large-scale club events, providing administrative support, and managing the day-to-day operations at the Howard A. White Center (HAWC).

To connect with David, please email david.gomez2@pepperdine.edu.