Ms. Medina comes from Mindanao, which is the most resource-rich yet economically poorest region in the Philippines. She is the deputy team leader for education and governance of the USAID-funded Growth with Equity in Mindanao Program, for which she manages a congressional internship program for young Muslim leaders, and supervises its education awareness and support efforts. Ms. Medina has been involved in development work in Mindanao for the past twelve years. During her Humphrey Year, she will focus on education policy and planning, and on enhancing her skills in non-profit leadership and management.