Kevin Medina, M.S.W. ʼ16, M.P.P. ʼ16

Education and Certifications 

UCLA: Master of Social Welfare and Master of Public Policy
UC Irvine: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Behavior, Education Minor, Life Coach Certification
University of Southern Florida: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
Regents of the University of California: Moving Beyond Bias (Train-the-Trainer)
The Network for Social Management: Human Services Management Certificate

Biography 

Kevin Medina is a Los Angeles-based queer Latino first-generation professional who has worked at the nexus of education and social change since 2010. In addition to offering traditional career development support, he provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed and strengths-focused career coaching services to enhance various factors that may be impacting clients’ career development success. He possesses expertise supporting clients who are seeking careers within government, schools and universities, nonprofit organizations, foundations, and social impact consulting firms.

In his full-time role, Medina is UCLA Luskin’s Director of the Office of Student Affairs & Alumni Relations, where he manages their career services, student support and wellness initiatives, employer and alumni relations, fellowship administration and organization partnerships, and civic engagement programs. In his spare time, he performs with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, is on the advisory committee for ONE LGBTQ Archives Institute and provides data analysis consulting for L.A. County Board of Supervisors on hate crimes in Los Angeles.

Available Coaching Methods: In-Person or Video Conferencing 

Career Stages: Entry-level, Mid-Career, Career Pivot, Management, General Counseling / Coaching

Industry: Public Policy/Administration, Social Work, Urban Planning

Email and Website: kmed@ucla.edu | https://medinaconsulting.my.canva.site

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-medina-mpp-msw/

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