Early Career
Madelyn Vega began her career in 1984 as a radio announcer and reporter in Puerto Rico, for the all news radio stations WKAQ (AM) and Noti Uno, where she became the News Director. Later she joined Channel 24, Multimedia Puerto Rico, an all news television network, as an anchor/reporter.
Journalist
While working as Public Relations Director for the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, she edited and wrote part of the book: Journalism in Puerto Rico. In 1990 she joined Telemundo San Juan as an anchor/reporter, which helped her become a household name and recognized figure in the Island. During this time also, she enrolled in the University of Puerto Rico Law School, and after graduating CUM LAUDE was admitted to the Bar. She also holds a Masters Degree in Psychology and Counseling, graduating Summa Cum Laude and a BA in Literature, CUM LAUDE, both from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus.
She joined Telemundo 47 New York in 2001, and among other stories covered the events on September 11, 2001 attacks. She anchored the morning show for over three years. At Telemundo-New York she was also an anchor and special projects reporter.
Legal Career
While she maintained a high profile career as a broadcast journalist, Madelyn Vega also dedicated time to her legal interests mostly Ad Honorem. She developed a legal TV segment while at Telemundo NBC for over 10 years.
After more than 20 years as a Journalist, Madelyn Vega decided to pursue her legal career and took the New Jersey Bar in 2007. She is currently admitted as a member of the New Jersey Bar, Puerto Rico Bar and the Federal Bar. She joined the New York State Department of Labor where her efforts were geared to enforce the Department's efforts to reach out to workers and empower them with knowledge about their rights.
In 2008 she was appointed as a Judge for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico where she currently serves. She stills writes free lance and is presently working on the publication of two books.
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