Meet Quiana

My journey from humble beginnings in rural Arkansas to becoming a healthcare leader and entrepreneur has been shaped by resilience and determination. Overcoming homelessness at 16 fueled my passion for inspiring others in less fortunate situations. I was honored to be featured as ABC World News Tonight's Person of the Week for overcoming adversity and becoming a first-generation college graduate, finishing in the top 1% of my class, underscoring my dedication to achieving academic excellence.

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I am a Registered Nurse (RN) with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, I’ve dedicated my career to improving healthcare access and quality. As the Founder of Childress Nursing Services (CNS), the Seattle metro area’s premier fertility and maternity reproductive home healthcare company, and the 1st of its kind in WA state, I help women get pregnant, stay pregnant, and successfully transition from hospital to home. Credited with coining the term "home fertility nurse," I've developed the 1st official home fertility nurse training program in the U.S. Through CNS, I’m trailblazing this field, ensuring women receive compassionate, high-quality care during the most critical times of their fertility and maternity journeys. I’m also working diligently to provide more opportunities in the home fertility nurse field to expand access and shape its future.

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My background includes biomedical research with Yale, NASA, and NIEHS/NIH, solidifying my love for scientific research and innovation that I’ve carried forward into my entrepreneurial endeavors. I am the recipient of various research grants and a published scientific author in the American Journal of Physiology in lung transplant rejection.

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In addition to my business achievements, I serve as Vice-Chair of the King County Board of Health and the Washington State Board of Nursing, formerly the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC) . These roles allow me to influence public health policies and nursing practices, furthering my mission to improve healthcare for all.

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I’ve been recognized as a Puget Sound Business Journal's 2023 Up & Comer Healthcare Leader and a 2024 Top 40 Under 40 awardee. As a Goldman Sachs 10KSB Scholar, I’ve honed my entrepreneurial and leadership skills, equipping me to support other aspiring entrepreneurs.

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As an Honorary Coach for the WNBA Seattle Storm, I’ve inspired and motivated others, especially women & young girls, allowing me to merge my love for sports with my commitment to empowerment and community engagement.

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I’m also an international speaker and author of several books, allowing me to share my insights globally to inspire others to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams.

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My journey shows the power of perseverance & belief in making a meaningful impact, advocating for better healthcare and empowerment.

 

I am a high honors nursing graduate from the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College and Lower Columbia College's Nursing Excellence Award recipient. Chancellor’s Medallion recipient and summa cum laude graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, I also hold a Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences from Meharry Medical College.

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Quiana currently resides in the suburbs (Renton-Newcastle) of Seattle, Washington.

She enjoys public speaking, teaching, travelling, writing, angel investing, and line dancing. 

 

Learn more about her journey and initiatives at www.QuianaDaniels.com

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