Meet Our Team
Dedicated professionals committed to creating opportunities and empowering students through education.
Leadership
Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in education, technology, and community development.
Quittman Farmer
Founder & Executive Director
Quittman Farmer is the Founder and Executive Director of QUED-UP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to STEAM education, workforce development, and emerging technology opportunities for students and underserved communities. As an animator, creative technologist, and entrepreneur, Quittman has spent over a decade building programs that blend animation, virtual reality, game design, cybersecurity, and digital media into engaging career-focused learning experiences. Through partnerships with schools, community organizations, and industry leaders, he has helped create pathways for students to gain hands-on training, certifications, and exposure to high-growth careers in technology and the creative industries.
Kyle Rickards
Director of Programs
Kyle Rickards serves as the Director of Programs at QUED-UP, where he leads the development and execution of educational initiatives focused on STEAM, cybersecurity, animation, virtual reality, and workforce development. He works closely with schools, community organizations, and industry partners to create impactful learning experiences that help students gain real-world skills, certifications, and career opportunities in technology and creative industries.
Educators & Staff
Our instructors and coordinators are industry professionals passionate about mentoring the next generation.
Jasmine LeFlore
Social Media Manager
Jasmine LeFlore is the Social Media Manager for QUED-UP and one of the newest additions to the team, bringing creativity, energy, and a strong voice to the organization’s growing digital presence. She helps lead QUED-UP’s social media strategy by creating engaging content, increasing community awareness, and showcasing the impact of QUED-UP’s programs, students, and initiatives across multiple platforms.
Kyle Rickards
Board Member
Dr. Renita D. Davis is a best-selling author and Professional Concept Executioner with over two decades of experience in social work and community leadership. She uses trauma-informed and solution-focused practices to create safe spaces that help people and organizations move ideas into action, navigate challenges, repair harm, and build sustainable outcomes. She is the creator and host of the upcoming MENTAL WEALTH podcast and has led the Faith Café livestream series for more than three years.
Join Our Team
We’re always looking for passionate educators, industry professionals, and community advocates to join our mission. If you’re interested in making a difference through technology education, we’d love to hear from you.