Join
us in celebrating our Comadres Accomplishments, Community Service and Book
News.
We are proud our Comadres are Leading the Way!
NOTE: This list is for promotional purposes only and not intended as an endorsement of any kind.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Tanginika Cuascud (Grapevine, TX) – Last year, Tanginika
was appointed to the Education Committee of the
International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM), and to the ISSM Podcast
Subcommittee and selected to serve as a host and interviewer for the ISSM
Uncovered Podcast. Her first published
interview as host was released on March 13, 2026. She was also the recipient of the
AASECT Amplifying Voices Award for The Sex Doctor YouTube channel, recognizing
its contribution to accessible, sex-positive public education. THIS YEAR, Tanginika was selected to serve as
a manuscript reviewer for The Journal of Sexual Medicine and was recognized
by Top Latinos Magazine’s Latino Who’s Who as a “Top Latino Sexologist.”
Evelyn Escamilla-Nichols (Austin, TX) – was honored
to be one of five artists selected for PrintAustin’s 2026 5X5 Texas Edition
exhibition, one of the print organization’s annual juried shows. The exhibition is a survey of traditional
printmaking techniques and innovative approaches in contemporary printmaking.
This year’s juror was Maria Elena Ortiz, curator at the Modern Art Museum of
Fort Worth, Texas. The exhibition will
be at the Juanita Harvey Art Gallery, Midwestern State University, from July 3
- August 7, 2026.
Malu Garza (Houston, TX) – two of her art pieces with America's subjects were chosen
to be on a show at the Kevin Brady Library in The Woodlands, TX.
Cindy Landez Velasquez (San Antonio, TX) – was appointed to the City of San Antonio's Streets, Bridges and Sidewalks Advisory Board in May. She's excited and looking forward to serving.
Karina Martinez (Austin, TX) – sent
into production her Frida Pants, which will be available for sale by the end of
July through her The Lorenza brand. Check
them out here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXPJqYCjnE7/
Dra. Veronica Medina (San Antonio, TX) – excited to
share that in April she was promoted to Deputy Director of the 502d Civil
Engineer Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio.
COMADRES BOOK NEWS
Elda Acevedo Estefania
(Austin, TX) – is pleased to announce the publication of her book, InterCulturaling: For Those of Us Who Live Our
Lives in Translation and the People Who Live It With Us. It is a
cultural memoir. The Spanish version is
in the works. Visit her at www.eldaacevedo.com.
Rosalina Diaz (Brooklyn, NY) –
her fictional short story “Stolen Moments” was published in the anthology, Tengo Sed: An Anthology of Works Celebrating
Black Voices, Identities, and Personhood by University of Illinois Press.
Rubi Hurtado (Miami, FL) – had the privilege of publishing the first issue of the
cultural magazine Xauxamanta as its Editor-in-Chief. Many of the
featured articles originated as presentations from the Kuyayky START Labs, a
conference series dedicated to exposing youth and children in the Andes to
multidisciplinary talks exploring Science, Technology, and ART. Bringing
together diverse voices—both children and adults—the magazine explores topics
like archaeology, traditional cooking, and mental health through the unique
lens of Peruvian Andean culture. Accompanied by beautiful photography, this
issue celebrates the incredible work of traditional artists, showcasing
heritage crafts ranging from embroidery and stationery to regional liquors. It
was printed but is also available on Google
Books.
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Congratulations to all !
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