Celebrating the Women of Quest — Honoring Leadership, Service, and Impact
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As we celebrate Women’s History Month throughout March and observe International Women’s Day on March 8, we join communities around the world in recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and civic contributions of women.
At Quest Community Development Corporation, this recognition is deeply personal. Women across our organization lead programs, steward resources, support residents, and strengthen the neighborhoods we serve throughout Atlanta’s Westside.
Women make up nearly 70% of Quest’s team, reflecting the strong leadership and dedication women bring to advancing Quest’s mission across Atlanta’s Westside.
From executive leadership to frontline services, the women of Quest help translate mission into measurable impact every day. Their dedication ensures that our work in housing stability, community development, and supportive services continues to move forward with compassion, accountability, and excellence.
Executive Leadership & Support, HR & Compliance
Marilyn Benton, Chief Financial Officer
Tammi Flowers, Executive Administrative Assistant
Lisa Whitaker, Director of Human Resources & Compliance
Akilah Favors, Organization Intern
These women help guide Quest’s financial integrity, operational excellence, and executive coordination — ensuring the organization remains strong, compliant, and mission-focused.
Finance, Asset & Property Management
Alethea Rush, Staff Accountant – Property
Caron Harris, Staff Accountant – Grants
Lisa Fowler, Assistant Property Manager
These women steward critical financial resources and oversee property operations that directly support stable, high-quality housing for residents.
QuestCares Supportive Services
Melissa Tyson, Director
Tamekia Shumpert, Lead Case Manager – Permanent Housing
Lakesha Simon, Case Manager – Veterans Permanent Housing
Tiajila Clemons, Lead Certified Peer Specialist – Transitional Housing
Primrose Wahome, PT Nurse – Transitional Housing
Within QuestCares, these women serve on the front lines — supporting veterans, individuals in permanent housing, and residents transitioning toward stability. Their work reflects compassion paired with professional excellence.
Quest Fiduciary (QFS)
Olivia Nightingale, Director
Chanita Bradley, Program Manager
Nikeya Brown, Benefits Disbursement Specialist II
Kayla Sears, Benefits Disbursement Specialist I
Through fiduciary oversight and benefits administration, these leaders ensure accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of resources entrusted to QFS.
The Collective Impact
Across executive leadership, finance, compliance, housing operations, resident services, and fiduciary management, the women of Quest demonstrate how strong leadership and dedicated service drive meaningful community impact.
International Women’s Day is more than a moment of recognition — it is a reminder that when women lead, communities grow stronger. At Quest, that truth is reflected daily in the commitment, expertise, and compassion of the women who advance our mission.
Everyday, we proudly celebrate the women whose leadership and service power Quest’s mission.
Happy Women's History Month & International Women’s Day.
