Isis Medina Orellana

Policy Analyst

Isis Medina Orellana is the Policy Analyst for California Workforce Association. She advocates and develops legislative initiatives that advance California’s workforce and support businesses. In addition to tracking state and federal workforce-related legislation and policy, she coordinates our annual Day at the Capitol.

Prior to working at CWA, she was the Senior District Representative for Assemblymember James Ramos. In that time, Isis garnered experience in the California legislative process serving as a liaison with government agencies, community organizations and private sector coordinating on legislative matters and developing strong supportive relationships. She also gained skills working as a media relations fellow for California Complete Count – Census 2020 and as an intern for Senator Richard Roth.

Isis has a B.A. in Political Science from U.C. Riverside and is articulate in both English and Spanish.