Student-Athlete Advisory Commitee (SAAC)

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a group of student-athletes dedicated to extending their academic and athletic experience beyond their roles at Pepperdine University. We do so by engaging in community service projects around the Los Angeles communities, promoting and protecting the student-athletes' well-being, and serving as a liasion between the Department of Athletics and the student-athletes. SAAC is made up of two volunteer student-athletes from each team, selected based upon their leadership qualities. It has an executive board that manages the day-to-day functionalities of the group. Our goal is to promote and represent Pepperdine Athletics in a positive manner in and around the Pepperdine and Los Angeles communities.

2012-13 Executive Board

President
Drew Hacker, baseball
Year: sophomore
Major: pre-business administration

President
Jennifer Karson, women's soccer
Year: senior
Major: sports broadcasting

Vice President
Aaron Brown, baseball
Year: sophomore
Major: pre-business administration

Vice President
Parker Peterson, men's water polo
Year: senior
Major: advertising
Vice President
Caitlin Racich, women's sand volleyball    
Year: senior
Major: liberal arts

Staff Advisor
Rachael Willett

SAAC involvement includes:

  • Reading with local elementary school kids in partnership with the Malibu City Council;
  • Adopt-a-Family Christmas project;
  • "Packing Party" for troops serving overseas;
  • West Coast Conference "Kidz Day" in Las Vegas;
  • Waves Team Cup;
  • Mr. All-American fundraiser.