Shawn Herrera

Shawn Herrera serves as the Head of Corporate Relations for Pepperdine University, overseeing the development of corporate partnerships across all five schools. In addition, Shawn has been an Adjunct Professor at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School since 2016, teaching graduate courses in Applied Behavioral Science and Organizational Theory and Management, while also facilitating leadership development programs for major corporations. Previous roles at Pepperdine include Director and Regional Director of Corporate Relations, focusing on business development and strategic partnerships. Shawn's extensive experience in leadership and management is further complemented by a tenure as CEO and Board Member of CheerForce Inc., and previous entrepreneurial experience as Founder and Managing Director of Pegasus Technologies. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from USC Marshall School of Business, an MBA in Strategy & Leadership from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, and ongoing doctoral studies in Global Leadership and Change at Pepperdine University.