About Quentin

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Quentin Anthony Anderson

Quentin Anthony Anderson, born on September 20, 1988, in San Francisco, California, is a Baton Rouge-based community advocate, nonprofit leader, and small business owner. The son of military veterans and a social justice-driven family, Quentin’s upbringing instilled resilience and a commitment to service. A McKinley High and Louisiana Tech graduate, Quentin worked on Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, later earning a law degree from LSU. He has led legislative efforts to reform the school-to-prison pipeline, founded the Black Business Bureau of Baton Rouge, and directed multiple social justice initiatives. In 2024, Quentin ran for Congress, earning over 23,800 votes, demonstrating his dedication to progressive change and the betterment of his community.

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Rooted in Service

Quentin Anthony Anderson was born on September 20, 1988, in San Francisco, California, to Cornelious Anderson, a Marine Corps veteran and Vietnam War veteran, and Alexis Anderson (née Crump), a U.S. Air Force veteran.

His parents later settled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 2003, after years of moving between California, Tennessee, and Washington State. Cornelious rose to become a cable company executive despite earning his college degree later in life, while Alexis, known to many as Rev. Alexis, became a renowned social justice advocate and founder of the nonprofit PREACH, focusing on prison reform and judicial accountability.

Early Years

Quentin grew up as the second youngest of eight siblings. He attended Belaire High School in Baton Rouge before transferring to the East Baton Rouge Arts & Technology School (EBRATS). During his youth, he showcased leadership and creativity, participating in Baton Rouge’s first youth poetry slam team that competed nationally and organizing significant community service events such as Christmas House and a Hurricane Katrina recovery fundraiser. At age 16, he delivered a speech at the MLK Jr. Celebration, honoring civil rights heroes.

Quentin graduated from McKinley Senior High School in 2006 and pursued higher education at Louisiana Tech University, majoring in political science with a journalism minor. While there, he wrote for The Tech Talk, pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and served in various campus leadership roles. Inspired by Barack Obama’s 2004 DNC speech, Quentin took a year off college to volunteer and work for Obama’s 2008 campaign, where he advanced from unpaid intern to field organizer.

Young Adulthood

In 2010, Quentin earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA and continued to LSU Law, where he focused on advocacy and social justice while earning his law degree. While in law school, he joined student organizations, built an online textbook exchange platform called The Lexchange, and interned with the Capital Area Alliance for the Homeless, assisting vulnerable populations with legal services. Upon graduation in 2013, Quentin faced homelessness but persevered, landing a role as a campaign manager at Capital Area United Way.

Commitment to Service

Quentin’s political ambitions first materialized in 2020 with a narrow Metro Council race. In 2024, he ran for Congress in Louisiana’s 6th District, securing over 23,800 votes. Throughout, Quentin has maintained a commitment to advocacy, education, and economic empowerment, notably founding The Justice Alliance and the My Louisiana Equality & Equity Summit. His journey reflects resilience, leadership, and a dedication to progressive change.

A community-based career

From 2013 onward, Quentin cultivated a dynamic career blending nonprofit leadership and communications, working for organizations like Groundswell, Defending Rights & Dissent, and Together Baton Rouge. He founded Anderson Creative, a graphic and web design firm, and the Black Business Bureau of Baton Rouge, promoting local Black-owned businesses. As Campaign Director for VOYCE, Quentin led legislative efforts to address the school-to-prison pipeline in Illinois, culminating in the passage of landmark education reform.