Quittman Farmer
Executive Director
Quittman Farmer is a hardworking individual that has a passion for design. As a child his interest in art and in the design industry flourished. Q, as his colleagues and clients refer to him is a student of the arts. Q is always growing in his craft and consistently pushes his understanding and skills to become the best that he can be.
Kyle Rickards
Operations Director
As the Operations Manager at Qued-Up, Kyle is responsible for overseeing daily operations and ensuring the organization runs smoothly and efficiently. Kyle plays a vital role in supporting the non-profit's mission and goals
Shamika Brown
Development Director
Shamika, who is a master's in early childhood education with a specialization in Administrative Management and Leadership, has been working in the field of early childhood education for several years. Her exceptional work has been recognized through her inclusion in the Book of Who's Who and winning the NAEYC Spotlight award.
Brian Whitten
Strategy Director
Brian brings a unique perspective to Qued-Up as a Chief Strategy Officer with extensive experience in both the insurance industry and running a non-profit organization. With his expertise in strategic planning, resource management, and program development, Brian is dedicated to advancing the organization's mission and ensuring its long-term success
Robert Endo
Technology Director
As a Technology Consultant at Qued-Up, Robert brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in technology strategy and implementation. With his experience in the computer software industry, Robert plays a critical role in helping the non-profit leverage technology to improve operations, increase efficiency, and better serve its community.
Keith Coleman
Project Manager
Passionate for resolving poverty, homelessness, providing educational resources and assisting the disenfranchised, especially in Haiti. I enjoy collaborating with other passionate professionals and game changers globally, in addressing challenging problems.
Rachel Beck
Relations Liaison
Rachel gives without expecting anything in return and respects diversity. A great ambassador of kindness and a promoter of peace. If you need a high dose of positivity, she is the answer. Between her genuine heart, love for giving to others and utmost intellect, she couldn’t possibly disappoint. This woman makes the world a better place and shows up day after day.
QUED-Up's goal is to remedy these limitations, address a critical need of the community, and establish a lifelong relationship with the underprivileged students by granting them access to the tools necessary to pursue a career in the design industry.
This would produce a stream of income for students that would not otherwise have access to these resources or can afford college. It will also create a supply of capable employees within an industry that has a gap in employment supply.
