Manuel Mederos

Manuel Mederos joined KUNR Public Radio in July 2021 as an on-air host with the goal of introducing a voice that reflects Northern Nevada’s growing Latino/Hispanic population.

With over 25 years of experience as a professional radio and TV personality, Mederos's love for radio is deeply rooted. He began his journey as a 15-year-old high school student, hosting his own talk radio show, Hola, Nueva Ola, on a Reno-based Spanish station. He also fondly remembers NPR’s All Things Considered, which helped him learn English when he moved to Reno from México at the age of 11.

Mederos infuses his language and culture into his work on air, hoping that by doing so, he is creating spaces for others to feel included and inspired to share their own stories. He also advocates for language access and serves as the Chief Language Access Officer for his company, PIKKANTE Language Services.

In his spare time, Mederos can be found working on voice-over projects as a voice actor and performing throughout the region as a tenor. When he’s not using his voice, you can find him taking road trips, enjoying nature, and traveling.