Quintina Thomas
Indiana,PA
Summary
Seasoned Entrepreneur and Educator with a solid background in business management and operational planning. Hardworking, dedicated, and resourceful leader with 10+ years in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Industry. Ready to leverage experience and drive to pursue new professional challenges.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Board Candidate
Indiana Area School District
02.2023 - Current
- 1st African American to successfully run for school board; won highest Democratic vote in the primary election.
- Communicate with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Creating a plan on diversifying the district through hiring teachers of color and building valuable connections amongst diverse families.
Owner and Cosmetologist
Hair 4 Everyone
06.2018 - Current
- Chief operating officer of the county’s first and only multicultural salon.
- Train and motivate employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluate suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Educational Consultant
Self Employed
01.2016 - Current
- Created a 501c3 non profit organization to provide free resources to minorities in predominantly White communities to address disparities.
- Conduct diversity, equity, and inclusion training to board of directors of multiple county organizations.
- Created partnership with two organizations in the county that addresses bullying and LGBTQ+ issues.
- Collaborate with The Department of Psychology and Sociology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania by presenting diverse techniques to graduate students.
- Create and lead community programs focusing on anti racism initiatives.
- Develop and teach online self paced DEI courses.
- Coordinated training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators to create new teaching strategies that encourage student learning.
Developer and Advisor
New Beginnings Christian Fellowship
08.2008 - 01.2015
- Developed a student organization on the regional campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
- Built and maintained relationships with freshman students to provide ongoing support.
- Created 2 campus organizations to implement diversity through performing arts, song and dance.
- Partnered with the Director of Student Affairs and Director of Housing to provide equity amongst all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Texas El Paso
El Paso, TX2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA2011
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Cultural Development
- Business Planning
- Strategic Vision
- Program Improvements
- Student Interaction
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
Awards
2019 Notable Woman for improving the climate of women, girls, and families in the community.
Issued by: The American Association of University Women: Indiana County Branch
2018 Certification of Appreciation for serving and providing justice in the community amongst minorities.
Issued by: The National Association of the Advancement of Colored People: Indiana County Branch
Timeline
School Board Candidate
Indiana Area School District
02.2023 - Current
Owner and Cosmetologist
Hair 4 Everyone
06.2018 - Current
Educational Consultant
Self Employed
01.2016 - Current
Developer and Advisor
New Beginnings Christian Fellowship
08.2008 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Education
University of Texas El Paso
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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