Bobby grew up in the suburbs of the San Gabriel Valley, east of Los Angeles where he spent his time playing organized youth sports and street hockey. He went to a Marine Science Magnet High School in San Pedro, California because he knew, since childhood, that the sciences were his passion in life. Right after high school, Bobby wasted no time and enrolled in a 4-year university and earned his Bachelor's Degree, in half a decade, in Earth Systems Science and Policy from California State University, Monterey Bay.

After deciding that teaching was the career for him, Bobby moved to San Diego to earn his teaching credential from Cal State San Marcos. However, after hearing the call of the Central Coast, Bobby came back to Monterey to work for the RISE program. Bobby's life-long passion for learning, especially his undying curiosity for the sciences, led him to his current position with the RISE program. He loves sharing his enthusiasm for learning with others, and hopes to inspire students to experience the sciences like he has.

In his free time, Bobby enjoys playing his collection of guitars, writing music, playing with his band, and enjoying the company of friends. He hopes to one day win the Teacher of the Year award and a Grammy award in the same year.