As a first-generation student of Mexican descent from a single-parent family, Steven Medina could have been identified as an at-risk student and one who shouldn聮t have succeeded at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
But because of his desire to make a difference in the lives of others, Medina now holds two degrees and a new position as counselor in CU-Boulder聮s Counseling and Psychological Services: A Multicultural Center.
"As someone who has been working with students on the Boulder campus for many years, Steven brings a wealth of knowledge to his role in our department as a counselor," said Eldridge Greer, director of the center.
"In addition to his being Latino and proficient in Spanish, he is a strong advocate for the rights of GLBT individuals. His appointment to our staff cements a center goal of having counselors and psychologists from each of the major ethnic groups."
Medina obtained a bachelor聮s degree in business administration at CU-Boulder in 1988. He has worked in several departments during the past 10 years, including ethnic studies, the Alliance for Technology, Learning and Society (ATLAS) and the psychology department.
In addition to his professional experience, Medina holds affiliations with several counseling and academic associations and is the recipient of many honors, including Outstanding Undergraduate Adviser at CU-Boulder in 1995 and University Fellow, 1992-93.
Counseling and psychological services are free, confidential and available to all CU-Boulder students, staff and faculty. Parents also are welcome to call for consultations.
For more information call (303) 492-6766 or visit the Web site at .