The Leadership Team of Q.i.M.P.

Sierra Parker is CEO & Founder of Q.i.M.P Nonprofit Organization, iamsierraparker THE BRAND and Sierra and The Girls Boutique. She embodies the vision of Q.i.M.P. (everywoman achieving an extraordinary existence) and strives to show ordinary women and girls that we to can create an extraordinary existence. Sierra will be launching a youth project in 2021 at a school near you. We are the definitive difference to save the next woman and girl showing them that dreams do come true. Purpose is what makes us unique and visions are God’s gift. Sierra is soaring in Corporate America as a Corporate Trainer/Facilitator of Adult Learners, devoted Mother and embarking on the most meaningful chapter of her life. She is fearless in all her ways and thrives in building women and girls to OWN who they are unapologetically. Sierra’s life is bigger than her and is meant to serve. She is a conqueror, a believer, and an achiever. The SKY is the limit and she aims to travel the world rebuilding PEOPLE, one conference, one youth program, one city, one state, ONE COUNTRY at a time!

“TOGETHER we can” 

Rachelle Smith is Chief Operating Officer & President of Q.i.M.P. and is passionate about helping women grow and accomplish their dreams. A wife of 31 years, mother of 3 and grandmother to 5, when she isn’t navigating family life, she can also be found thriving as a Real Estate Agent and in Corporate America as a Sales Account Manager for a Nutrition company. Rachelle believes her journey and experiences have been strategically designed by God to give her a platform to mentor and encourage women and girls; to validate that they CAN “have it all”. “Women don’t have to choose one or the other but rather can achieve personal and professional goals, on their terms.” Q.i.M.P. is the epitome of her journey.

Nichole Holloway is President and Founder of the non-profit organization, Girls Living the Dream. Founded in 2016, the entity is an extension of a similar program founded by Nichole’s now adult daughter - when she was in middle school. Girls Living the Dream is a preventative educational program designed to promote self-esteem, develop life skills, and inspire positive motivation in participants ages 8 -13.

Mrs. Holloway is currently an elementary educator for Brooks Academies of Texas.  She is state certified to teach early childhood through 6th grades, as well as holds certifications to teach English as a Second Language and gifted/talented students. Additionally, she serves as a grade level chair. Prior to becoming an educator, Mrs. Holloway had a 22-year career in the insurance industry; boasting extensive experience in claims, commercial property/casualty, and professional liability. Mrs. Holloway had always wanted to be an educator, and finally made a career change in 2017. She believes being an educator is her purpose and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of her students - especially young girls. 

Mrs. Holloway is excited to join Queening In My Purpose and to combine the programs’ collective efforts to uplift communities. Each organization realizes it is critical that young girls receive consistent mentorship, support, and guidance during their formidable years, as it builds a foundation and sets benchmarks for success. Together, we can make it happen!  

Mrs. Holloway is a San Antonio native. She is married to Tim and they have a daughter - Courtney. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family/friends. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Education. 

EDUCATION:

B.A.S- Business Administration, Wayland Baptist University, 2018 

Lashonda is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Life Coach, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Public Speaker. She is the Founder of L. Hollins Lifestyle & Wellness where she focuses on empowering others to be well and live well mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This journey to whole health and wellness started with Lashonda’s own personal struggles with women’s health and mental health which motivated her to start speaking up and speaking out and that alone catapulted her into a world of something bigger than just herself…the empowerment of others. 

Carmalita is the Executive Administrative Assistant of Q.i.M.P. and is passionate about being an expressive, creative and a service to others. She is an Air Force Veteran of 13.5 years and currently a government civil servant of five years working in the field of Customer Service, Government Purchasing, and an active Security Assistant. Although she has a love for family being a wife of nearly 7 years and a mother to three wonderful young men, she also is an evolving entrepreneur. Carmalita is an independent Travel Agency owner as well as the owner/Creative Designer of her very own custom design business that is her baby that was birthed in 2019 after taking years of a hobby turning it into a profitable business servicing the community. Helping other women achieve happiness & show them whatever they put their mind to, they can achieve it because Empowered Women, Empower Women. Each one, teach one.