Tangi C. Smith, SFC(ret) enlisted into the United States Army in June, 1996 and retired in May, 2017 after a distinguished and exciting career of 21 years. Born to James Earl and Linda Dixon. She was raised in a small town in eastern North Carolina. Tangi joined the United States Army in June 1996 and retired in June 2017 from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. She was an Orthopedic Technician and later converted to a 68W Combat Medic.
Her duty stations consist of Fort Jackson SC, Joint Base San Antonio TX, Friedberg Germany, Fort Campbell KY, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington DC, Various Bases in South Korea, United States Army Recruiting Command as a Healthcare Recruiter in Huntsville, AL (with duty in Miami FL) and Miami Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) . She has 2 combat deployments, one of which she served as the senior medical personnel on her Forward Observation Base (FOB) and various of awards and citations.
While actively serving in the Army; she’s been a guest speaker for organizations such as “The Butterfly Society”, “The Big Hat affair” Tangi wrote for ‘ Convenient Shopper ‘ a local advertising magazine, and hosted the “TREVA and KEVIN SHOW,” a weekly morning show in Nashville, TN that has audiences in Tennessee, Kentucky and Northern Alabama.
Barely a year after her retirement Tangi won the 2018 midterm election for Montgomery County Commissioner District 8 (Clarksville, Tennessee) up seating a 16 year incumbent with over 60 percent of the vote. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of Woman Elevated, INC “a veteran outreach nonprofit organization “She currently has the only women veteran transition house in middle Tennessee. She is also one of the Founders of Pi Mu Phi Military (Business) Sorority, Inc.
America’s premier and prestigious military sorority.
She is a Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach and the facilitator of Red Carpet Ready, a ministry for women of all ages seeking motivation and encouragement dealing with life’s trials. She has an associate degree in psychology , a bachelor degree in Business and in Organizational Management, a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management. Tangi is currently working on her Doctorate in Business (DBA) and her ultimate goal is to teach business management and strategy throughout the diaspora.
On March 27, 2025 in Abuja Nigeria. The Honourable Tangi C. Smith, local American Politician was appointed Peace Ambassador by The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six main organs of the United Nations (UN). It is responsible for promoting economic and social development, cooperation, and coordination among UN member states.
2. What does ECOSOC stand for?
ECOSOC stands for Economic and Social Council.
3. What does it do?
ECOSOC’s main functions include:
– Promoting economic and social development
– Identifying solutions to global economic, social, and environmental challenges
– Recommending policies and actions to UN member states
– Coordinating the work of UN specialized agencies, programs, and funds
– Providing a platform for dialogue and cooperation among UN member states, civil society, and the private sector
4. Role of its Ambassadors
ECOSOC ambassadors, also known as Permanent Representatives, represent their respective countries at ECOSOC meetings and negotiations. Their roles include:
– Representing their country’s interests and positions
– Negotiating and adopting resolutions and decisions
– Participating in debates and discussions
– Collaborating with other ambassadors and stakeholders
5. Participation of other countries
ECOSOC has 54 member states, which are elected by the UN General Assembly for three-year terms. Almost all UN member states participate in ECOSOC’s work, either as members or observers.
Some of the countries that are actively involved in ECOSOC include:
– United States
– China
– Russia
– France
– United Kingdom
– Germany
– India
– Brazil
– Japan
– Canada
– Australia
In addition to member states, ECOSOC also engages with:
– UN specialized agencies (e.g., WHO, UNESCO, ILO)
– UN programs and funds (e.g., UNDP, UNICEF, WFP)
– Civil society organizations
– Private sector entities
– Academic and research institutions
“From a young age Tangi discovered that success depended solely on her own ability to make it happen. She learned how to discover a need and find a solution. She is often referred to as the “fixer” .She has always had a burning desire to succeed and help others. “
Dr Jamezany James(ECOWAS West African Youth Ambassador, Ex-roving Ambassador “State of the African Diaspora SOAD,Ambassador of Peace UN ECOSOC): Honourable Tangi Smith is the true definition of beauty and brain,she is a powerful woman whose influence cuts across Military(Force),Politics,NGO,Pageantry, etc.
In Africa,we are proud of this our African-American sister Tangi Smith,as she is a beacon of hope for the Black woman Globally,even as she is also proud to be associated with her ancestral home.
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~Instagram:@thehonorabletcsmith
~Facebook: https://facebook.com/tangi-c-smith
~Women Elevated (There’s no I in WE) Veteran Outreach Program
