Noe Medina established Education Policy Research in 1986 as an independent consulting firm to provide program planning, organizational development, and evaluation services to clients nationwide.

He has designed and facilitated collaborative efforts involving elementary and secondary schools and school districts in urban, suburban and rural communities, institutions of higher education, museums and cultural organizations, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, national membership associations, and other national education organizations.

These efforts have generally focused on addressing the needs of at-risk and under-served children, youth, and families.