Sebastian Medina proudly serves Phoenix House Texas as Prevention Director in Austin. With a B.A. in Digital Communications from the University of Texas at San Antonio, Sebastian brings a dynamic blend of experience with grassroots organizing, marketing, and client engagement to his leadership role at PHT.
Prior to joining Phoenix House Texas, Sebastian played a pivotal role at MOVE Texas, a community-focused organization where he led voter outreach initiatives, built partnerships with local nonprofits, educated community members on voting rights, and coordinated events to promote civic engagement and empower underrepresented communities. He also served as Marketing Coordinator at Pink Dreams Vintage, where his digital content strategies significantly increased engagement and in-store traffic. Additionally, Sebastian spent several years at H-E-B, where he contributed to high-impact sales campaigns and played a key role in the creation and rollout of the H-E-B app.
Sebastian is fluent in both English and Spanish and is deeply committed to inclusive outreach, accessible communication, and strengths-based practices. These values inform his work as Prevention Director and support PHT’s mission to prevent substance misuse and promote mental health and well-being across Texas.