Stephanie Medina
Representative Jim Costa (D-CA-16)
Stephanie Medina is a senior at the University of California, Merced where she is majoring in Political Science and is pursuing a career in public policy or management. Her policy areas of interest include education, health care, and housing. She hopes to earn a Master’s in Business Administration or Public Policy. Her goal is to uplift her community through the creation of policy that meets the needs of those who are marginalized. She currently serves as a community health worker at The Wellness Center, where she connects residents and patients to culturally sensitive preservation services and resources that aim to improve health outcomes and overall well-being. She is also the treasurer for the Rotaract Club where she’s involved in volunteering initiatives across multiple community organizations in the city of Merced, CA.