Jorge Medina comes to UWA from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he competed in Cross Country and Track for the Crimson Hawks. The San Jose, CA-native was an 8-time All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference athlete in both sports.  Medina was a 2-time All-Atlantic Region performer in Cross Country and qualified for Nationals held in Pensacola, FL.  In Track, he provisionally qualified for Nationals five times and holds personal bests of 14:36 in the 5k, and 30:37 in the 10k.

Medina earned his degree in Health, Physical Education and Sport Administration from IUP in May of 2009.  During his collegiate career, he was also a member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), Latino Student Organization (LaSO), and the Presidential Student Advisory Network (PSAN).   Additionally, Medina currently holds a Level 1 coaching certification from USA Track and Field.