Quadai along with her co-founder, Curtis Moreland, spent years building the nonprofit without proper mentoring or even leadership development. From her experience and hearing the stories of other agencies, Quadai decided to create a program specifically for the leaders of communities. A resource for leaders to be able to get the training, mentoring and day-to-day assistance they may need to keep serving their communities. To date, Leading in Love has served over 50 agencies through mentoring, training and resource procurement over the last 5 years. They maintain 15 community partnerships and offer a plethora of resources.

Leading in Love was originally a program offered by a New Jersey nonprofit, From Jersey with Love. The program was created by Quadai Palmer in response to a void in resources for community leaders in the pre-Pandemic society. While hosting a luncheon for leaders, she realized there was a need in the community for a leadership focused program to offer leaders a safe place to share their needs and to find resources to meet them.

Our Leadership

Quadai Palmer

Founder & President

Quadai Palmer is a visionary leader, mentor, and development strategist with more than 15 years of experience in training, leadership development, and community empowerment. Throughout her career, she has remained deeply committed to cultivating the growth and success of others, leading with a people-centered approach grounded in service, impact, and transformation.

Her expertise spans program development, implementation, and evaluation, with a strong focus on creating sustainable initiatives that strengthen both individuals and organizations. Over the years, Quadai has successfully guided the design and execution of leadership programs that foster personal growth, professional advancement, and meaningful community engagement.

In the last five years, Quadai has dedicated significant time to mentoring emerging and established leaders across multiple industries. Her work has centered on equipping leaders with the tools necessary to lead with intention, resilience, and authenticity through education on mindfulness, self-care, emotional wellness, and succession planning. Through her coaching and leadership development efforts, she continues to inspire others to lead with purpose while building healthier, more empowered communities.