Twanna A. Hines (curriculum vitæ) has 15 years experience in education.

Raised evangelical Christian in rural Illinois and Mississippi, she was a recipient of abstinence-only sex “education” programs. When she became sexually active at 22, she lacked a basic understanding of human anatomy and sexual health. In 2005, strongly believing adults needed a space to discuss sex openly without fearing judgment, she built FUNKY BROWN CHICK.

A writer providing social commentary on human sexuality and relationships, she has contributed to CNN, NPR, Sirius Satellite Radio, Lifetime, Nerve, New York Press, Fast Company magazine, and the Huffington Post as well as international outlets including CBC (Canadian National Radio) and Paris Première (French Television). Called one of “the internet’s sultriest sharers” by the Village Voice, details about her rendezvous have been printed in Glamour magazine. AfterEllen.com calls her the “straight-but-not-narrow” sex columnist. She has also appeared in TimeOut New York, The San Francisco Chronicle, EbonyJet, The Baltimore Sun, and elsewhere. AOL recognized her award-winning site FUNKY BROWN CHICK. She is currently finishing her debut memoir.

A skilled, award-winning sex educator, she has received certified training in medically-accurate, evidence-based sex education. Respected in the field of interpersonal relationships and human sexuality, her comprehensive approach to education prepares individuals to participate in an increasingly interconnected world. Prior to moving to New York, she developed successful University of Chicago international education programs for high school students and professionals. She created an international journalism panel-discussion series on free speech which attracted an audience of +700 adults. Prior to that, she worked for the U.S. Department of State at the American Embassy in The Hague. Her commentary on immigration is included in the textbook “Migration and Immigration: A Global View.”

She enjoys passionate love affairs with far-away lands and intelligent men. Having lived in London, Chicago, Amsterdam, New York, Los Angeles and The Hague, she is a nomad who speaks English and Dutch fluently.

Twanna Hines

Award-winning sex educator, writer, and lecturer

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