Quinton Young, a native of Oakland, California, has dedicated his life to the advancement of low- to moderate-income neighborhoods since the age of 16.

Quinton is motivated by his desire to change the lives of people that need it the most. Over the past three years, he has had the privilege of translating this motivation into action through his work with the Huntsville Housing Authority. During his tenure, Quinton has successfully developed programs and partnerships that have increased homeownership among housing authority residents by leveraging community resources. He co-created an affordable auto loan program with RDFCU and an award-winning childcare development initiative.

Quinton is a single parent to his teen daughter. He loves to run and binge watch Netflix

What do you love most about living and working in Huntsville?

I love that Huntsville is a community of collaboration. I feel like everyone seems truly invested in the success of the city and the area as a whole.

What’s your best advice for starting a career in the Rocket City?

Get involved in organizations and social groups. Huntsville is a great city, but there is a “who you know” kind of aspect to it.

Where is your favorite place to relax in Huntsville?

My favorite place to relax in Huntsville, technically is not in Huntsville. Creekwood Park, in Madison, is one of the most relaxing places in the area in my opinion.

How do you like to give back to the community, and why is it important to you?

For me, I believe that it is important to create avenues for success for people that typically would not have them. I take great pride in creating programs that eliminate barriers to success.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career, and what valuable lesson did they teach you?

The biggest influence on my career came from my 5th grade teacher, Mr. Navies. His class showed me that I can be myself and still make the changes that I want in the world. His class also gave me the tools to think critically in the world.

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