Lourdes Medina on Humanity, Dignity, and the Fight for Immigrant Justice

Lourdes M. Medina is an Advocacy and Communications Associate at the Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN). Based in Fresno, California, she brings a strong track record of championing immigrant rights, shaping immigration policy, and advancing community empowerment. She has been a key voice in regional and statewide efforts to expand equity, access, and justice for marginalized communities.Before joining SIREN, Lourdes served as a Community Organizer with the Dolores Huerta Foundation, where she worked closely with Spanish-speaking migrant farmworkers and immigrant families across Fresno County. Her organizing efforts focused on civic engagement, leadership development, and advocacy for low-income communities. As a first-generation college graduate and an immigrant herself, Lourdes draws from her personal journey to inspire and uplift others navigating similar barriers.In her role at SIREN, Lourdes has been a strong advocate for meaningful immigration reform. She has played a vital communications role in responding to federal policy changes, including the Biden Administration’s “Parole in Place” program, which she characterized as “a small step of many steps” toward repairing a deeply fractured immigration system.Affectionately known as “Lulu” by her radio audience, Lourdes also brings more than two decades of media experience as a Content Producer with Radio Bilingüe. Her work in public media has centered on amplifying immigrant voices and delivering culturally relevant programming to Latino audiences across California.Lourdes is deeply committed to advocating for women, single-parent families, and immigrant communities. Through storytelling, community engagement, and policy advocacy, she continues to be a driving force for social justice and inclusive narratives.Want to be a guest on Voices That Propel Us: Stories of Justice, Action, and Community? Send Danise Sugita a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1763751693205864f9876416e