Josh Craton

Josh Craton, Ed.D., currently serves as the Associate Director of Residence Life at Pepperdine University, overseeing a complex of 450 students and a staff of 21. Responsibilities include crisis management, wellness checks, and mentoring students in personal development. Previous roles at Taylor University encompassed summer conference management, residence hall direction, and various supervisory positions focused on student engagement and support. Josh's experience also includes a role at Stanford University as a House Director and earlier positions in music direction and customer service. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Union University, a Master of Arts in Higher Education & Student Development from Taylor University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Taylor University.