Yosef Medina serves as the Director of Strategic Initiatives, where he leads the development and implementation of statewide programs that broaden access to the humanities and strengthen partnerships across the Commonwealth. In this role, he directs the HBCU Scholars Fellowship, the Cultural Resources Task Force, and facilitates engagement with the Regional Humanities Centers, advancing initiatives that support emerging scholars, preserve cultural heritage, and extend Virginia Humanities’ reach into local communities.
Yosef also collaborates across departments and with external partners to align new and ongoing projects with Virginia Humanities’ long-term strategic goals, ensuring sustainability and impact through thoughtful planning, evaluation, and resource development. He is finishing his doctorate in Liberal Studies at Georgetown University and serves on the advisory board of Rivanna Books at UVA Press and the board of the AfroLatin@ Forum, contributing his expertise to advancing scholarship and public engagement.
Before his current role, Yosef worked extensively in K–12 public schools and juvenile justice systems, focusing on educational success and reentry initiatives. His work reflects a deep commitment to amplifying underrepresented perspectives and building bridges between communities. Habla Español.
