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Dr. Tanginika-Simone Cuascud Vega is a native of Puerto Rico. Considering herself a "sexual healer", Dr. Tanginika has started her third career as a sexual health worker, focusing on writing, research, coaching, education, and aphrodisiacs therapy. Dr. Tanginika is working on her Doctorate in Human Sexuality at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Human Sexuality in San Francisco, CA and training as a clinical sexologist and sex coach. She has a doctorate in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business from Argosy University in Illinois; earned a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Inter American University of Puerto Rico and the University of the Virgin Islands, from where she is a graduate of the Summer Institute for Future Global Leaders. She earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with concentration in Marketing and a Bachelor’s in Arts with a concentration in Management, both from Inter American University of Puerto Rico.
Since childhood she demonstrated extraordinary leadership abilities in her schools, church, college, and her community. Her professional experience includes roles as an executive, educator, and advisor to officials in higher education institutions in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the United States. Her blog SEX AND POWER showcases open, honest, and pertinent sex information that is straightforward and bold with a sex-positive attitude. She is the "sexpert" for Mamiverse, Voxxi, Heart and Soul Magazine and has a new sexual health blog Titled SEXUALIDAD AL DIA in BabyCenter en Español. Her sexual health advice has also been featured by Cosmopolitan for Latinas, About.com and BabyCenter. Also, Dr. Tanginika is the president and founder of DoctorWrite, an academic and technical writing, research, editing, and translation services company. She has also been a business strategist and consultant for non-profit organizations and private corporations. She is an entrepreneur, writer, poet, singer, dancer of Latino and Middle Eastern rhythms, but her biggest passion is to empower Hispanic women to realize their maximum potential through education.
Tanginika was born in the state of Florida and when she was an infant was brought to live with her paternal grandparents in Puerto Rico. Her father took her to Puerto Rico after abducting her from her 15-year-old mother. Her grandparents brought her back to Florida when she was two years old and her father legally married another woman. While in the care of her stepmother she was subjected to inhumane physical abuse and torture. She suffered life-threatening injuries and multiple wounds, including a fractured skull and various broken bones. Her father eventually returned her to Puerto Rico where she was raised by her paternal grandparents. She did not meet her biological mother until she was an adult and her abuser was never prosecuted.
Early in life, Tanginika realized the redeeming power of education as a means to control one’s life and destiny. She fervently believes that education is a valuable and essential tool to be acquired by all Latinas and all women. Her life gives vivid testimony to how an extensive education can help overcome adversity and make it possible to achieve success.
Currently, Tanginika lives in North Texas, and is involved in various local, state, national, and international Hispanic organizations. All of them focus on promoting the Hispanic culture, leadership, and empowering women. They include: Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas, Fort Worth Chapter, for which she is former Chair of Education; Las Comadres para las Américas, a global Latina organization; Asociación de Líderes Hispanos, headquartered in the Embassy of Spain in Washington D.C. and for which she is the Vice President; and Asociación Boricua en Dallas, which promotes the Puerto Rican culture. A former girl scout, she has been an advisor to the Girls Scouts of Tejas Council in the development of leadership programs and community involvement for the Hispanic population in Dallas, Texas.
Tanginika has been the recipient of numerous awards and has been recognized for outstanding leadership, academic work, professional accomplishments, and community service. in 2011 she became a MANA leadership fellow. In 2010 she was selected by Univisión to be the US Census’ spokesperson in the media for the Hispanic population of North Texas. She also received the Estrella de Tejas Award by the Hispanic Women’s Network in 2009 and was also featured as an Héroe Hispano (Hispanic Hero) by Telemundo Network in Dallas/Fort Worth. She has been named Professional Woman of the Year, Altruist of the Year by Altrusa International, Female Leader of the Year by the Lions Club, and her leadership awards include the Rising Star Award in the City of Fort Worth in 2007. In 2007 she was selected as a Young Hispanic Leader in the United States and sent to Spain to strengthen the economic relations between Spain and the United States. She returned to Spain in 2008 and 2010 and met with the Prince of Asturias and Spanish Government officials regarding continuation of the work of the Asociación de Líderes Hispanos.
Dr. Tanginika travels nationally and internationally to speak on behalf of Latinas and women in general. She spotlights professional development, leadership, diversity, motivational, and inspirational topics. She has often been featured in Telemundo Network in Dallas and Fort Worth and iMedia Communications to comment about business, education, and gender issues. Her story of survival and success has been the spotlight of El Nuevo Día, the main newspaper in Puerto Rico, and the TV show “Todo para la familia” (all for the family) in Dallas/Fort Worth. Her writings in The New Latina are read by thousands of men and women all over the world. She also has a blog titled Rocinante Erótica in which she publishes provocative prose with the utmost artistic skill. Tanginika has been the writer and editor of academic publications, co-author and editor of two poetry books, and released her poetry book DESNUDA in 2011.
Dr. Tanginika has one child, Paul Vincent, the love of her life. Their family also consists of Pelusa and Mojo, two dogs, and Nicky, her beloved cat. She is very proud of being boricua and is happy to visit her barrio in Puerto Rico where many of her familia and friends still reside. You can connect with Dr. Tanginika Cuascud via Facebook and LinkedIn, follow her on Twitter (@DrTangie), or email her at dr.tanginika@gmail.com.
Since childhood she demonstrated extraordinary leadership abilities in her schools, church, college, and her community. Her professional experience includes roles as an executive, educator, and advisor to officials in higher education institutions in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the United States. Her blog SEX AND POWER showcases open, honest, and pertinent sex information that is straightforward and bold with a sex-positive attitude. She is the "sexpert" for Mamiverse, Voxxi, Heart and Soul Magazine and has a new sexual health blog Titled SEXUALIDAD AL DIA in BabyCenter en Español. Her sexual health advice has also been featured by Cosmopolitan for Latinas, About.com and BabyCenter. Also, Dr. Tanginika is the president and founder of DoctorWrite, an academic and technical writing, research, editing, and translation services company. She has also been a business strategist and consultant for non-profit organizations and private corporations. She is an entrepreneur, writer, poet, singer, dancer of Latino and Middle Eastern rhythms, but her biggest passion is to empower Hispanic women to realize their maximum potential through education.
Tanginika was born in the state of Florida and when she was an infant was brought to live with her paternal grandparents in Puerto Rico. Her father took her to Puerto Rico after abducting her from her 15-year-old mother. Her grandparents brought her back to Florida when she was two years old and her father legally married another woman. While in the care of her stepmother she was subjected to inhumane physical abuse and torture. She suffered life-threatening injuries and multiple wounds, including a fractured skull and various broken bones. Her father eventually returned her to Puerto Rico where she was raised by her paternal grandparents. She did not meet her biological mother until she was an adult and her abuser was never prosecuted.
Early in life, Tanginika realized the redeeming power of education as a means to control one’s life and destiny. She fervently believes that education is a valuable and essential tool to be acquired by all Latinas and all women. Her life gives vivid testimony to how an extensive education can help overcome adversity and make it possible to achieve success.
Currently, Tanginika lives in North Texas, and is involved in various local, state, national, and international Hispanic organizations. All of them focus on promoting the Hispanic culture, leadership, and empowering women. They include: Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas, Fort Worth Chapter, for which she is former Chair of Education; Las Comadres para las Américas, a global Latina organization; Asociación de Líderes Hispanos, headquartered in the Embassy of Spain in Washington D.C. and for which she is the Vice President; and Asociación Boricua en Dallas, which promotes the Puerto Rican culture. A former girl scout, she has been an advisor to the Girls Scouts of Tejas Council in the development of leadership programs and community involvement for the Hispanic population in Dallas, Texas.
Tanginika has been the recipient of numerous awards and has been recognized for outstanding leadership, academic work, professional accomplishments, and community service. in 2011 she became a MANA leadership fellow. In 2010 she was selected by Univisión to be the US Census’ spokesperson in the media for the Hispanic population of North Texas. She also received the Estrella de Tejas Award by the Hispanic Women’s Network in 2009 and was also featured as an Héroe Hispano (Hispanic Hero) by Telemundo Network in Dallas/Fort Worth. She has been named Professional Woman of the Year, Altruist of the Year by Altrusa International, Female Leader of the Year by the Lions Club, and her leadership awards include the Rising Star Award in the City of Fort Worth in 2007. In 2007 she was selected as a Young Hispanic Leader in the United States and sent to Spain to strengthen the economic relations between Spain and the United States. She returned to Spain in 2008 and 2010 and met with the Prince of Asturias and Spanish Government officials regarding continuation of the work of the Asociación de Líderes Hispanos.
Dr. Tanginika travels nationally and internationally to speak on behalf of Latinas and women in general. She spotlights professional development, leadership, diversity, motivational, and inspirational topics. She has often been featured in Telemundo Network in Dallas and Fort Worth and iMedia Communications to comment about business, education, and gender issues. Her story of survival and success has been the spotlight of El Nuevo Día, the main newspaper in Puerto Rico, and the TV show “Todo para la familia” (all for the family) in Dallas/Fort Worth. Her writings in The New Latina are read by thousands of men and women all over the world. She also has a blog titled Rocinante Erótica in which she publishes provocative prose with the utmost artistic skill. Tanginika has been the writer and editor of academic publications, co-author and editor of two poetry books, and released her poetry book DESNUDA in 2011.
Dr. Tanginika has one child, Paul Vincent, the love of her life. Their family also consists of Pelusa and Mojo, two dogs, and Nicky, her beloved cat. She is very proud of being boricua and is happy to visit her barrio in Puerto Rico where many of her familia and friends still reside. You can connect with Dr. Tanginika Cuascud via Facebook and LinkedIn, follow her on Twitter (@DrTangie), or email her at dr.tanginika@gmail.com.
