Bio
Angel Medina is a Communications Coordinator at the ACLU of Arizona. Angel's work experience prior to joining the ACLU of Arizona includes working as a community outreach coordinator for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, a communications aide for Arizona U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, and a marketing and communications fellow at Aliento AZ.
A native Phoenician, Angel pursued a Bachelor of Science in Public Service and Public Policy at ASU’s downtown campus, graduating in 2021 and in 2024 with a master's degree in public administration. In his free time, you can find Angel with an iced coffee in hand, enjoying a good book.
Featured Work
Drag the Conversation
Phoenix native Ben Whitneybell, known across the Arizona drag scene by his drag name Benaddiction, joins Read the Room to discuss his start in drag, the role it plays in cultivating community, and the real impact of legislative attacks on drag in Arizona. He also shares how he uses his platform as a performer to uplift underrepresented voices and artistry while advocating for all queer Arizonans.
Setting the Room
In the first episode of Read the Room, hosts Alex Gonzalez and Angel Medina 'set the room' with a brief history of LGBTQ+ rights in Arizona — and where the state stands today. While future episodes will feature guests from around the state sharing their insights, perspectives, and lived experiences, the main mission behind the podcast is to explore what it means to be queer in Arizona in 2026 and explore how it all intersects with civil rights and the broader work at the ACLU of Arizona.