Quanda C. Hood is an accomplished Information Technology professional, entrepreneur, and community leader with over 30 years of experience specializing in project management, networking, and digital design. She currently serves as the President of **Websthetics LLC**, where she provides specialized IT consulting, graphic design, and web development services tailored to small businesses and non-profit organizations.
Professional Background
Throughout her career, Quanda has held significant leadership roles, including Director of Information Technology and Senior Systems Administrator. Her expertise spans a wide range of technical and strategic areas:
IT Strategy & Infrastructure: Extensive experience in server migrations, technology transitions, and systems administration.
Digital Creative Services: Expertise in website development and graphic design aimed at enhancing organizational branding and outreach.
Education & Advocacy: A Master of Liberal Studies candidate at Arizona State University, she focuses on the intersection of arts, humanities, and neuroaesthetics to promote empathy and equity in education.
Key Achievements & Community Leadership
Quanda is deeply committed to social impact and youth empowerment, holding numerous board and leadership positions:
Non-Profit Leadership: Co-Founder of the non-profit Better Way Forward and President of TKM Productions
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Board Membership: Serves on the Board of Directors for United Action for Youth (UAY) and Summer of the Arts, contributing to community engagement and arts programming.
Educational Development: Member of the IC Freedom School Curriculum Writing Team, developing arts and culture-centered lessons for middle school students.
Diversity & Inclusion: Leads the Radical Welcoming Diversity Inclusion (RWDI) team at the Unitarian Universalist Society, championing LGBTQIA+ rights and social justice.
Strategic Consulting: Recently managed high-level technology transitions for organizations such as Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa (MSEI) and the NeighboMore...