Josephine Medina
Phoenix
Summary
Dedicated professional with adaptability and a proactive approach to learning. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Facilitator
Aliento
2025.09 - Current
- Supported Aliento’s Education Team by delivering community trainings, enhancing student engagement initiatives, and executing statewide outreach efforts to increase educational access for immigrant students.
- Facilitated presentations and mentorship activities while streamlining participant communication to enhance program operations and engagement.
- Coordinated logistics for workshops and presentations, optimizing leadership development programming for students, educators, and community partners.
- Track participant data and assist with outreach initiatives supporting programs that have reached 8,200+ students and trained 1,600+ educators statewide.
Teacher
CASA Academy
2025.02 - 2026.05
- Taught English Language Arts while managing classroom operations to create an inclusive learning environment in a Title I school.
- Analyzed student assessment data to inform data-driven instruction and implement targeted academic interventions that addressed individual learning needs.
- Supported student growth through progress monitoring, differentiated instruction, and development of IEP-aligned learning supports.
- Maintained comprehensive student records and communicated regularly with families to track progress and ensure compliance with educational standards.
Canvass Lead
Aliento Get Out the Vote Campaign
2024.10 - 2024.11
- Managed communication, scheduling, training, and operational logistics for 180+ interns and volunteers during a statewide civic engagement campaign.
- Conducted policy research and voter education related to Arizona Proposition 314 and immigration-related community impacts.
- Analyzed outreach, engagement, and voter contact data to support strategic planning, reporting, and campaign effectiveness.
- Coordinated phone banking, canvassing operations, and volunteer accountability systems while supporting Aliento’s broader statewide organizing and advocacy efforts.
Education Initiative Coordinator
Aliento
2024.02 - 2024.10
- Supported Aliento’s Education Team in implementing statewide educational access initiatives for immigrant students and families.
- Conducted trainings, workshops, and presentations for students, educators, and community organizations regarding higher education access, Proposition 308 resources, and educational pathways.
- Maintained and analyzed participation, outreach, and student support data to evaluate program effectiveness and improve service delivery.
- Coordinated logistics for community events, school partnerships, workshops, and outreach activities across Arizona.
- Collaborated with educators, counselors, and community partners to support initiatives that helped train 1,600+ educators and reach 8,200+ students statewide through Aliento’s Education for All programming.
Legislative Intern
Aliento
2023.09 - 2024.05
- Conducted legislative and policy research related to immigration, educational equity, and Arizona public policy initiatives.
- Prepared policy briefs, one-pagers, and legislative meeting materials for advocacy and stakeholder engagement efforts.
- Supported civic engagement initiatives through data collection, outreach coordination, and administrative support.
- Assisted with organizing legislative meetings, advocacy events, and Education Day initiatives connecting students with lawmakers at the Arizona State Capitol.
Legal Assistant
Pope and Associates
Phoenix
2023.07 - 2024.02
- Supported immigration attorneys through legal research, document preparation, and case management, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated client intake and prepared DACA and work authorization applications, ensuring compliance and timely submission.
- Managed legal documents and filings for various cases and clients.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategy and documentation.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies
Arizona State University – Barrett, The Honors College
Tempe, AZ2026-06
Skills
- Data analysis and documentation
- Student progress monitoring
- Data-driven instruction
- Legal and legislative research
- Policy research and analysis
- Program logistics and operations
- Event coordination
- Intern and volunteer management
- Public service and community outreach
- Training facilitation
- Administrative support and records management
Leadership Experience
- Volunteer Legal Assistant, Mi Familia Vota, 2023, Present
- Volunteer, Poder in Action, 2025, Present
- Fellow, Professor Calleros Pipeline Fellowship Program, 2024
- Member, Arizona Talks Foundation, 2025, Present
Timeline
Education Facilitator
Aliento
2025.09 - Current
Teacher
CASA Academy
2025.02 - 2026.05
Canvass Lead
Aliento Get Out the Vote Campaign
2024.10 - 2024.11
Education Initiative Coordinator
Aliento
2024.02 - 2024.10
Legislative Intern
Aliento
2023.09 - 2024.05
Legal Assistant
Pope and Associates
2023.07 - 2024.02
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies
Arizona State University – Barrett, The Honors College