Monica Medina

Director of Diversity, Engagement & Grants

Monica Medina's career in public broadcasting has spanned three decades and counting. She joined KPBS/San Diego in 1995. As Director of Diversity, Engagement and Grants for the station, Monica has been responsible for spearheading major outreach campaigns in San Diego, focusing on issues such as mental health, aging, military re-integration, early-attachment, children’s literacy and the annual One Book, One San Diego initiative. In her new role as KPBS’ head of diversity, Monica identifies opportunities for KPBS to use its media platforms to represent and serve the diverse people of San Diego—Asian Americans, Latinos, Pacific Islanders, American Indians, African Americans, Hmong, the disabled and the LGBT community. Monica also creates and fosters community partnerships for KPBS’ community engagement efforts.

Monica has won numerous awards, including the San Diego State University President’s Top 25 Leadership award, the National Center for Outreach (NCO) Community Partnership of the Year award, and the Puzzle Place Diversity Outreach award. She was also honored with the prestigious NCO Outreach Professional of the Year award.

Monica has a B.A. from Brandeis University and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland.