Angela Robles, PLUS Counselor
M.A. African American Studies
M.A. Education
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A. English/Political Science
Spelman College
Angela Robles grew up in the small college town of Amherst, Massachusetts. For most of her life she lived in isolation as one of the few minorities in her classroom. She had to cope with this sense of cultural alienation through her connection with her family. After graduating from high school she decided to attend a historically black women’s college in Atlanta called Spelman. During her time there she immersed herself not only into the college experience, but also into the cultural experience. She had longed for this opportunity to grow and learn from other African Americans and this was the perfect time to do so.
From attending church services to writing her senior thesis on Angela Davis, she found her place in a world that had previously been unknown to her. Although she attended school at a historically black college, she wanted to further her historical and cultural knowledge of the African American community. Angela then attended UCLA where she received two Masters degrees in African American Studies and Education.
While in the Masters programs she met her husband Pablo who is originally from Guatemala. After marrying Pablo she began to learn about and became a part of the Latino community. Her familiarity with both her own identity as an African American and her Latino family has made her aware of cultural, linguistic and social issues that are faced by both groups.
Her greatest accomplishment is having her son Fernando who was born in May of 2000. She is very excited about her new position in AAP as a PLUS Counselor. She is looking forward to meeting every one of you in the near future and she wishes you all a wonderful year filled with many achievements and successful endeavors.
Todd J. Bradley, PLUS Counselor
B.A. Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
Todd Bradley is a native of Los Angeles, California. His mother, Alma Bradley, raised him in a single parent household in south central Los Angeles. She gave him the skills necessary to succeed in life…morals, integrity, respect, strength, and knowledge. With her love and support, he was able to achieve his dream of graduating from UCLA. He knows that without his mother, he would not have become the man and counselor he is today.
Todd is the first in his family to graduate from college but his academic career was not a smooth one. He entered UCLA in 1984 as a pre-engineering major. After five years of confusion and changing majors twice, he decided to postpone his education so he could work full-time to support his family. Ten years later, while working at the Academic Advancement Program, he returned to UCLA part-time. After 16 years of obstacles, Todd proudly received his B.A. in Psychology. Remember, "dreams may seem faint but there will never die within the heart. Open your heart and your dreams will come true."
He is a loving brother to two siblings and an active member of his church. He is also a big brother to six foster care boys. The boys are the center of his heart and soul…they have given him a newfound passion for life. He treats everyone the way he wants to be treated…with respect and love. His goal is to reach at least one young person and make a difference/change in their life ("if I can reach just one person, I have done my job").
Todd keeps GOD first and through the lord, no door shall be closed for long. He believes that no problem is too small for his attention. Together, all members of PLUS shall accomplish their goal to be a UCLA graduate! He is committed to all the students within PLUS and AAP. His door will always be open.
