An individual led by faith and integrity, Quinn Harkless possesses a sincere passion for developing and enhancing her community through mentoring and entrepreneurial leadership. She is a pioneer and prophetic visionary of her generation and a proud native of Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Quinn's commitment to lifelong learning and her voracious reading habits testify to her high regard for education. Her journey led her to the esteemed Hampton University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Post-graduation, she channeled her knowledge and passion into creating a nonprofit youth mentoring program, Beyond the Surface. This award-winning initiative, which she continues to lead, has been instrumental in empowering and exposing the youth to their immense potential.
Through the creation of her nonprofit came the benefit of strengthened business acumen and inestimable practical dexterity for leadership. The community work accomplished through her organization led Quinn to be named the youngest member of the 2013 Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund’s 40 Under 40 cohort at age 22.
01. Lifelong LEarning
(new ideas, understanding)
From learning to skate to learning a new language, I’m never without a good book or invested in new skills. It all expands my worldview beyond my limited life experience in a way that allows me to relate to others.
02. integrity
(sincere, truthful)
Being an individual who says and does what she says is critically important to me. My words matter because they’re the representation long after I am physically present.
03. faith
(higher purpose)
Having a deep understanding that God is God and I am not is a daily sign of relief. I firmly believe that I don’t have to have it all together because my does. That simple belief is my daily fuel.
Responding to the faith instilled in her childhood and articulating her call to ministry at age 15, Quinn moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue her Master of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary. While studying at Fuller, she worked closely with Fuller Youth Institute and its diversity programs. Making the most of her time in California, Quinn also served the Senior Pastor of Resurrection Church LA and the discipleship pastor at the distinctive and illustrious Faithful Central Bible Church. Under the guidance of proficient and adept pastors, Quinn has acquired an invaluable skill set for future ministerial roles. Time spent serving others has invoked an immense level of humility and compassion.
Building on her early experience in Accounting, Quinn's thirst for knowledge and global perspective led her to London, England, where she pursued a global Master of Business Administration from Hult International Business School. Her journey didn't stop there. Before completing her MBA, she seized the opportunity to study in Dubai, UAE, and Shanghai, China, further broadening her horizons and enhancing her cultural sensitivity. Quinn’s global studies have equipped her with the necessary skills and awareness for international leadership. Her successful completion of the MBA earned her a full scholarship for an additional degree program, which she used to obtain her Master of Disruptive Innovation from Hult’s San Francisco campus, a testament to her adaptability and thirst for innovation.
Recently, Quinn moved to Atlanta, GA, to expand her entrepreneurial and ministerial pursuits, such as Ignite my Faith, a Christian education firm, and The December Group, a boutique consulting firm.
