Roberto Campos, M.Ed.

Adjunct Counselor/Instructor
Email: rcampos14@pasadena.edu

Roberto Campos (he/him/his/el) is a first-generation, queer, Latinx Counselor who was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles and attended the neighboring LAUSD schools. Upon graduating from Manual Art HS, Roberto enrolled at Santa Monica College (SMC). He worked as a student worker at SMC’s EOP&S/CARE office, where he discovered his passion for counseling. Roberto then transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), after graduating from SMC with his AA degree in Liberal Arts. At UCLA, Roberto held positions as a Peer Advisor and Peer Counselor at the Students Activities Center. He worked with students from a variety of different backgrounds such as first-generation, LGBTQ+, and undocumented students. After graduating from UCLA with his Bachelor’s in Chicana and Chicano Studies and minor in Education Studies, Roberto continued his education at the University of Southern California, earning his Master’s in Educational Counseling. Roberto has worked as an Adjunct Counselor at PCC and Compton College since 2016; he is a student-centered and social-justice counselor who strives to learn from student experiences and ensure an accessible pathway for all students. He looks forward to supporting the academic and career aspirations of all QUEST Center students.

Fun Fact: Roberto has traveled to more than 30 countries. His favorite countries include Mexico, Spain, Ireland, and Montenegro.