Founder & Chief Executive Director – TALM International, Inc.
Rev. Dr. Alexander Louis Medina is a seasoned attorney, strategist, and humanitarian with over 40 years of experience in law, housing, community development, and nonprofit leadership.
He holds a Juris Doctor (JD), a PhD in Religion, a Doctor of Divinity (DD), and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP). Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Medina is known for bridging legal expertise with visionary leadership.
His experience includes: • Coordinating over $20 million in urban housing redevelopment for the City of Pompano Beach • Teaching more than 400 individuals and nonprofit leaders in HUD compliance, HOME, and CDBG programs • Managing family-owned businesses, including Import Export Livestock Corporation, for over two decades • Assisting more than eight nonprofit organizations in securing grants and IRS 501(c)(3) status • Overseeing multi-site commercial and residential property operations across Florida and Virginia • Serving as a legal consultant in real estate, customs, and international trade
Now based in Floyd County, Virginia, Dr. Medina has committed TALM International to building a replicable model of affordable housing and empowerment—starting locally and scaling globally.
“We are only as strong as our weakest link. My life’s work is to secure those links—quietly, effectively, and for generations to come.” — Rev. Dr. Alexander L. Medina
