As Veterans Center Supervisor of Cuyamaca College Robert designs and leads systems that help veterans and their families successfully navigate enrollment, VA education benefits, academic planning, and transfer pathways. His work blends compliance oversight with strategic program development, ensuring federal benefits are processed accurately while creating clear, supportive pathways from admission to graduation and career placement. At its core, his work is about translating military experience into academic achievement and long-term economic mobility, and, building systems that move veterans from transition to trajectory.

Robert was an active member of the Rotary Club of San Jose, where he served as Co-Chair of the Military Cares Committee, as well as Co-Chair of the San Jose State University Committee. He participated in many community service initiatives including the Santa Clara County Stand Down, supporting unhoused veterans, and the San Jose Veterans Day Parade. His community involvement centers on veteran support, youth mentorship and strengthening partnerships between civic organizations and the communities they serve.

He and his wife Ayaka share two children, Eugene and Ronan.

Robert thanks his sponsors Will Newbern, Camille Newbern and Andy Hewitt.