Quinntez Gurndy

Director, Office of Children, Young Adults, and Families; Division of Behavioral Health; Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities

Quinntez is Currently assuming the role of Community Health Sr. Program Manager for Georgia’s largest non-profit health plan Kaiser Permanente (KPGA), Quinntez is responsible for leading the strategy and resource deployment for two areas of national focus- Economic Opportunity & Thriving Schools within KPGA's service area.

Prior to Kaiser Permanente, Quinntez led Points of Light’s national educational impact program, HandsOn Schools/ Corps18. Utilizing an extensive network of 65 AmeriCorps VISTA members, he developed the strategy and deployed the resources necessary to drive sustainability and educational outcomes within partner organizations and school communities across the country.

Aside from his professional life, Quinntez actively serves on non profit boards focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable populations and distressed communities. Currently, Quinntez serves on the Atlanta Partners For Education Board (Atlanta Public Schools/Metro Atlanta Chamber), and Georgia's Commission for Service and Volunteerism (Governor Appointed).

Quinntez earned his Bachelor’s of Arts Degree (Sociology) from Marquette University and went on to obtain a Master’s Degree (Organizational Management/Leadership) from Ashford University. Relocating to Georgia in 2008, Quinntez lives with his wife and three daughters.