Twanna Hines is an award-winning sexual health educator, healthy relationships advocate, and entrepreneur, known for her contributions to cultural communications, social commentary, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. After establishing a strong foundation in academia and early publishing, Twanna Hines founded FUNKY BROWN CHICK, Inc. in 2005, a creative social enterprise designed to produce artistic projects and deploy intersectional sexual health interventions. As Chief Relationships Expert, Hines leads the organization in fostering positive sexual and reproductive health across nine areas of social impact globally.
Her professional trajectory began with significant academic pursuits, earning a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Illinois State University and a Master of Science from Florida State University. She further pursued doctoral studies and post-graduate education at Universiteit van Amsterdam and New York University, focusing her academic research on sex and gender topics. Hines contributed to ‘Migration and Immigration: A Global View, A World View of Social Issues’ in 2004, marking her early publishing success. Hines continued to expand her influence through various publications and media engagements.
Her international experience is further underscored by her professional residencies in the Netherlands and Portugal, broadening the reach of her advocacy and educational efforts. As an award-winning sexual health educator, healthy relationships advocate, and entrepreneur, Twanna Hines remains a preeminent voice in cultural communications, social commentary, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her work through FUNKY BROWN CHICK, Inc. continues to offer vital intersectional interventions, reinforcing her commitment to global sexual and reproductive health.
Hines is actively engaged in fostering inclusive dialogue and providing expert insights across various platforms, making her a dynamic and influential figure for organizations seeking to address complex social issues with nuance and expertise.