Heather Odell
Hometown: Auburn, Washington
Status: Senior
Majors: International Studies and Hispanic Studies
"One of the most meaningful experiences I have had at Pepperdine was being part of the Social Action and Justice Colloquium and getting to know Dr. Jeff Banks. In that class I was forced out of my comfort zone and challenged to consider social justice issues such as racism, poverty, disability, and LGBTQ rights, and consider what role I should play in being an advocate for change. I am forever thankful for those conversations because they continue to shape and motivate me to this day."
International Programs
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Academic Accolades
- Academic Year Undergraduate Research Initiative
- Article published in Global Tides, Pepperdine journal of arts and sciences
- Presented research at the International Studies Association
- Research Assistant, Political Science Department
- Social Action and Justice Colloquium
- Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Involvement
- Education and Literacy Coordinator, Volunteer Center
- Model United Nations
- Resident Advisor
Service Projects
- Camp David Gonzales
- Project Serve, Nicaragua
- Standing on Stone Homeless Ministry
Heather finds meaning and motivation in the conversations had as part of the Social Action and Justice Colloquium with Dr. Jeff Banks.