Robert Alexander is the founder of Hood to Higher Education. He has been an educator for over 15 years, providing his services as a Counselor, Teacher, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Educational Consultant. In addition to being a powerful educator, Robert is also an Author.

Robert is passionate about helping historically underrepresented students succeed in college and mentoring new counselors and instructors. He is well-versed in curriculum development and uses his expertise to train instructors in instructional skills and culturally responsive pedagogies.

Robert is a Bay Area native who knows the importance of higher education and how it helped transform his life. He is passionate about doing the same for young students.

Robert’s primary mission is to empower Black and Latino youth by enhancing their critical literacy and critical thinking skills and nurturing a strong sense of academic engagement. This urgent goal drives his every endeavor.

Robert is available for book signings, workshops, and professional development.