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.

Enith Reyes (she/her/ella)

Resource Advocate
Email: ereyes46@pasadena.edu

Enith is a first-generation Mexican American Queer college student. Está orgullosa de ser hija de inmigrantes. She was born and raised in a low-income community in the Inland Empire and graduated from Fontana High School. Shortly after, she attended Chaffey and San Joaquin College where she obtained her Medical Assisting license and received a degree in health science. Enith worked in the medical field for over 10 years before deciding to go back to college to pursue her real passion. In 2019, Enith enrolled at PCC taking Mexican American focused courses. While attending PCC, She became a founding member of the Student Advisory Equipo. While working with Equipo, she helped develop the first-ever Latinx Student Resource Guide at PCC. She currently attends the California State University of Los Angeles, finishing her undergraduate degree majoring in Chicana/o/x studies. As an aspiring professor, Enith hopes to teach ethnic studies in the near future. She has organized fundraisers for undocumented agriculture workers, and she also volunteers for different organizations that help empower BIPOC communities.  Enith feels deeply connected to the community that the Pride Center represents, as a proud Queer individual who has yet been fully accepted by family, Enith understands the importance of having a "chosen family" and a reliable support system. Her testimonio has taught her the importance of representation and comunidad. Enith is comprometida to creating a brighter future for all, regardless of their identity.  As an activist grounded in a commitment to social justice and equitable access to resources and opportunities, Enith looks forward to continuing her advocacy work to continue to serve and empower historically marginalized students present and future, in hopes to empower and heal one another, to lead to equitable liberation and felicidad.

Fun Facts: Enith finds joy in collecting shoes, large bodies of water, baile, organizing, and reading & writing in Spanish.

Lucy Rokitski

Resource Advocate
Email: lrokitski@pasadena.edu

Lucy Rokitski (she/they) is a Queer Resource Advocate who has committed her career to supporting LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. She was born in Pasadena and grew up in Palmdale, CA. After high school, she joined the military where she served as an air traffic controller for five years in the United States Navy. Lucy eventually found her way to Pasadena City College as a first-generation, non-traditional student. The support she received from the Veteran’s Resource Center here on campus motivated her to transfer to UCLA where she graduated Summa Cum Laude majoring in Gender and LGBTQ+ studies.

Through her own personal experiences and academic achievements, Lucy has gained invaluable knowledge and insight into ways she can assist the LGBTQ+ community. Her passion for advocacy, volunteering for queer organizations, and experience in crisis support has led her to the Pride Center. Her hope is to make a positive impact by increasing visibility on campus and advocating for changes that support and protect LGBTQ+ students.

Bryce Simon (he/him/his)

Resource Advocate
Email: bsimon5@pasadena.edu

Bryce Simon (he/him/his) is a proud member of the LGBT community and is passionate about joining the effort to create a more inviting and inclusive society. Bryce is currently studying Entertainment Business at California State University, Northridge, with future plans of producing content that is representative of all identities and ethnicities. After learning more about building self-confidence as a volunteer social media manager at the LA LGBT Center, he regularly tries to return the favor and help the LGBT community become who they’ve always been! Currently, he advocates for the community as a lead organizer for the LGBT Connection Super PAC based in West Hollywood. An organization that played a significant role in the 2020 election. Through his partnership with the Leadership LAB, he regularly canvasses, educates, and registers voters to highlight the importance in being heard. 

Fun Fact: One thing on my bucket list is skydiving in every country I visit.