Elvia Medina

Sacramento, Calif.

Elvia Medina was born in September 1989 and raised in Sacramento, Calif. She is a 1st generation college student in her family and will graduate Fall 2013 with a major in PR and minor in Digital Media in California State University of Sacramento (CSUS).

Her career began in high school where Elvia dedicated her time in theater and was nominated as Fundraiser Director for the program. After graduating she volunteered her time in the District Five community for the City of Sacramento and coordinated youth retreats for the SEARCH program of the Sacramento Diocese.

At the same time, Elvia graduated from Sacramento City College with a Associates Degree and Certificate of Office Business-Clerical in 2011. Upon transferring to CSUS she decided to pursue a career in public relations.

Elvia was accepted in an internship with Retail Radio and published her first article for the Western Retailer in February 2012. She currently works for Associated Students Inc., for CSUS as an Assistant to the Executive Board and is an active member of PRSSA.

Elvia's interest in PR after graduation are in media relations, event planning, product launches, social media, and crisis management.

Elvia is currently searching for a second internship in PR for Summer 2013.


  • Work
    • Associated Students, Inc.
  • Education
    • CSUS