
Presidents Welcome

The Quad City Minority Partnership (QCMP) was founded in February 2006 by current and retired college, high school and community representatives, seeking to address the high school and college achievement gap among minority and first-generation students. This not for profit organization is committed to developing and delivering culturally responsive programming and opportunities for Quad City area minority youth to realize their full potential. Since 2006, QCMP has served over 2,500 students in the area through our annual Youth Leadership Conference as well as our selective, Math & Science Program. These programs have provided students the foundation to building a prosperous future.
Valerie Garr, Founder and President
Core Values
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Empower Iowa and Illinois Quad City area minority and first generation youth with effective tools to enhance academic achievement, leadership development, social networking, and college/career exploration.
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Partner with Iowa and Illinois Quad City area community school districts, colleges/universities, youth organizations, business and industry in sharing community responsibility to increase student knowledge of college preparation, community service volunteerism, social/civic leadership, and employment/ career opportunities.
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Address educational, social development and career transition needs and concerns that impact minority and first generation youth via proactive culturally responsive programming.
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Acknowledge the contributions of Iowa and Illinois Quad City minority and first generation youth who are committed to promoting diversity, leadership, and academic excellence and achievement.
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Model successful behaviors and actions that help youth improve human relations skills that build strategic paths for success.

“The Quad City Minority Partnership showed me options I have for a better future and the steps to take me there. It gave me needed information I wasn’t receiving in school as well as advice from people who have been in my position and succeeded.“
-Briana Byrd College graduate and 2007 QCMP student participant
Executive Board
President
Valerie Garr
Vice President
Ryan Saddler
Treasurer
Henry Brockington
Secretary
Shirleen Martin
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