Meet Susan K. Medina

For more than two decades, Susan K. Medina has advised leaders navigating some of the most complex public, civic, and organizational challenges.

Her work sits at the intersection of people, policy, relationships, and trust.

Calm in complexity.

Important work deserves thoughtful leadership.

Susan has partnered with developers, foundations, nonprofit organizations, corporate leaders, and public institutions to help navigate complex issues with clarity, integrity, and confidence.

She believes trust isn't built through a single message.

It's earned through consistent relationships, honest conversations, and wise counsel over time.

I don't offer quick fixes. I offer thoughtful counsel that helps leaders move important work forward.

- Susan

Experience

A CAREER BUILT AT THE INTERSECTION OF COMMUNICATION,
PUBLIC AFFAIRS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND COMPLEX DECISION-MAKING.

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SAN ANTONIO

Foundation in Public Affairs & Strategic Communications


Built early experience in public relations and high-stakes public affairs, including serving as a media spokesperson and Board of Trustees liaison for VIA Metropolitan Transit.

Later worked with the North American Development Bank on issues surrounding the U.S.–Mexico border and the NAFTA-era funding environment, engaging with an institution governed by U.S. and Mexican cabinet-level leadership.

Houston skyline representing the launch of SKM and its work in energy and public affairs.

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HOUSTON

The Beginning of SKM


Founded SKM and began advising clients across the energy and public affairs sectors, where complex issues, competing interests, and high-stakes decisions were part of the everyday landscape.

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FORT WORTH · 2004

Relationships Become the Foundation


Relocated to Fort Worth in 2004 and built deep relationships across the city’s civic, philanthropic, business, development, and community leadership circles.

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TODAY

Trusted Counsel for What Comes Next


Advises developers, institutions, foundations, and executives navigating complex public, policy, stakeholder, and communications challenges.

“Complex challenges require more than expertise—they demand trust, perspective, and the courage to lead the conversation.”