“When I dare to be powerful—to use my strength in the service of my vision—then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid," Lorde wrote in the The Transformation of Silence into Language & Action.
QuiAnne’ Holmes, M.Ed., is a Black woman who strives to provide participants opportunities to learn about the interconnectivity of wellness in their lives through educational workshops, delivering experiential programs within broad areas of community engagement, leadership development, cultural competency, social action, and marketing; focused on practicing self-compassion, agency, and liberation. For five years, she has committed herself to cultivating and shaping sustainable holistic wellness programming and support to designated communities and environments. She is a skilled facilitator, bringing a dedication to supporting personal growth and development within the context of institutional and community missions. Her background is diverse, including but not limited to a Fulbright Teaching Scholarship in which she developed her own teaching curricula and interactive workshop series in South America, a research partner of the Action Research Collective, an initiative that utilizes critical and participatory research to teach ethical and effective research practices while answering questions vital to student success, a certified Koru Meditation instructor, and more. Last but not least, as -isms continue to evolve and affect how we show up and exist, QuiAnne’ is committed to ongoing education, learning, and in some cases “unlearning,” practices to create safe and inclusive environments.
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Outstanding! Just one or two sessions and I already feel like things are starting to make sense. I sleep better, I'm more focused, I am more content and worry less...this session was accessible, science and data-driven, and geared for real-life use.
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The workshop provided me with actionable steps to ground me in breathing and mindfulness when work gets stressful. It helped me think about who I am as a whole person (not just my job title) and how caring for my wellbeing can be an act of decolonization.
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QuiAnne continues to be well-organized and delivers all requests in a timely manner. Her attention to detail and organizational skills allow her to deliver consistent results in all areas.
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You continue to grow and build upon your strengths and passions, both personally and professionally. You have built upon existing structures and created new ones and approached the work to improve upon or make it more efficient. Your skillset and passion lie within this work to ensure that the public health solutions that you deliver are credible and achieve the outcomes we strive for with an eye for inclusivity for those from marginalized backgrounds. I am grateful for your constant willingness to help in a variety of roles across campus and look forward to seeing more amazing things come from your impact.
