[4] He graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in American Ethnic Studies.
He received a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit, Philanthropy and Social Change (2015), as well as a Master of Public Administration (2016), from Northeastern University.
[5] Obras has worked for the City of Seattle's Human Services Department for over 15 years, most recently as deputy division director.
[6] He has served as board president of the Filipino Community of Seattle (FCS) since 2019.
[7] On December 10, 2024, Obras was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives.