Bradley Thomas '19

Position: Case Analyst
Organization: Housing Rights Center
Location: Los Angeles Area

Bradley Thomas, Loyola Marymount University class of 2019, describes himself as hardworking, adaptable, and a lifelong learner. Bradley believes the most important thing LMU taught him was “To be open to going in whatever direction your education and life take you.” After graduating last spring, he began work as a counselor at the Housing Rights Center, providing landlords and tenants with information about state and federal housing guidelines. He was recently promoted to case analyst, investigating discrimination complaints in housing Congrats!). Bradley also facilitates a bi-monthly housing rights clinic in Inglewood. He says that his education in Sociology helped shape his worldview: “Those of us who wish to better society and are fortunate enough to be in a position to create change must advance the cause of those whose voices are suppressed.” Bradley shares that his purpose in life is to utilize what he’s learned through his education, his skills, and gift to help positively impact the lives of individuals, families, and communities. He hopes to someday investigate discrimination on behalf of the government or higher education institutions. For LMU Sociology students transitioning out of undergrad, Bradley offers one piece of advice: “Challenge yourself.”