Robert's expertise in college access and retention advising was developed and solidified through his/their personal and professional experiences. As a former undocumented immigrant, member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and first-generation college graduate, Robert has a wealth of knowledge on systematic barriers that are faced by some students and families at the intersection of their identities and the attainment of higher education processes. More importantly, he/they take a holistic approach and framework that allows him/them to analyze the intent and impact on how we approach our efforts while working with students and families from different backgrounds.