Quamid Childs

Quamid Childs is a lifelong resident of Newark, devoted husband, proud father to an 8-year-old, and steadfast advocate for families and neighborhoods across the city he calls home. His life's work reflects an unwavering dedication to civic engagement, faith-based leadership, and the empowerment of future generations.

Educated in the Newark Public School system during his elementary years, Quamid Childs later graduated from Essex County Vocational and Technical High School in Bloomfield, New Jersey. He went on to earn an associate's degree in business management from the University of Phoenix, equipping him with the administrative insight and organizational discipline that continue to strengthen his community leadership.

Professionally, Quamid serves in the Essex County Register's Office of Mortgages & Deeds, where he manages procurement operations, oversees vendor relations, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports the efficient functioning of a public office that serves residents daily. His role demands precision, integrity, and responsiveness qualities that define his broader commitment to public service

A faith-based leader and ordained minister with BET HaSHEM YHWH Worldwide Ministries in East Orange, New Jersey. Quamid’s ministry extends internationally, having embarked on missionary tours to South Africa and Kenya, where he contributed to building leaders within BET HaSHEM YHWH Worldwide Ministries and spreading the Good News. Locally, his faith is demonstrated through action - championing education advocacy, youth mentorship, voter registration initiatives, and public safety efforts throughout Essex County. His mentorship has included service at the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center and with Sons of Someone Mentorship, reinforcing his belief in accountability, restoration, and second chances. 

In civic leadership, Quamid Childs currently serves as North Ward Vice Chairman and a member of the Essex County Democratic Committee. He previously served as Vice Chair of the Newark Supplemental Zoning Board, helping guide land-use decisions that directly impact families, housing stability, and community development. His commitment to cultural preservation and civic pride is reflected in his service as a board member of the Newark African American Day Parade, where he supports the celebration of heritage, unity, and excellence within Newark's African American community;

Further strengthening his commitment to educational equity and parent empowerment, Quamid completed leadership training through the Abbott Leadership Institute, deepening his understanding of education policy, school-community partnerships, and effective advocacy for children and families.

Known for his thoughtful leadership, steady presence, and ability to bring diverse voices together around shared goals, Quamid leads with humility, conviction, and a profound love for Essex County. He firmly believes that when families, schools, faith institutions, and neighborhoods work in harmony, children flourish and communities thrive.