In the position of Quote Unquote™ Magazine's Public Relations Manager, Natahcia Smith uses her diligence and creativity to make certain that QU Mag is seen and heard. In branding the QU name, she utilizes all of her efforts in media promotion while keeping clear the vision and goals of the magazine. Smith's passion for writing and love for fashion are what drives her to be in constant pursuit of QU's next big project.

Smith has always known that the arts were one of her greatest passions. In addition to doing PR, she has dabbled in make up artistry, acting and modeling. Her experience in creative art and broadcasting have helped shape her distinct tastes in writing and fine-tuned her eye for fashion.

After four years of studying English in upstate New York, Smith returned home to Maryland to discover the next chapter of her story. Knowing that she wanted to work in the media, she sought out opportunities which would utilize her knowledge, highlight her talents and, most importantly, keep her happy. QU Magazine allows Smith to do what she loves by writing and interacting with the public.

Khalil Ra’oof takes the role as Marketing Director of Quote Unquote™ Magazine. With this responsibility, Ra’oof advertises and maintains the identity of the company campaign. Driven by the influx of designs and talent, Ra’oof is persistently in search of the right material to be sewn in the fabric of the magazine.

His background being in art, Ra’oof worked himself towards a position as Gallery Curator at company Gallery Serengeti, where he met his associate LaVan Fulmore. Ra’oof brings his prowess for design and creativity to the artist boards of the magazines’ identity. His love for musical and thespian talent enabled him to closely align himself with the task of finding and promoting new and existing artists in the entertainment industries.

A native of the Nation’s Capitol, Washington DC, Ra’oof spent 4 years at the Art Institute of Washington, receiving his BFA in Media Arts. Combining his entrepreneurial passion for sales and advertisement, Ra’oof established the media corporation “The MiMic Group LLC” with his associates as they seek international representation.

As Publisher for Quote Unquote™ Magazine, an upscale publication focused on Fashion, Entertainment, and Lifestyles, LaVan S. Fulmore is responsible for administration of the advertising-revenue streams for the company.

Fulmore brings over 10 years of business experience to the table. Starting with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the finance department at Redline Fashions Inc. (a clothing company he helped form), he managed a position as Vice-President of Investments, at Hornblower & Weeks, a securities firm, whereas he was responsible for raising capital and utilizing risk management skills.

Fulmore then joined Total Sports Inc., a sports apparel store, as a business consultant in 2002 where during his tenure (3 years) the organization grew from 6 stores to 15. He currently is setting out on another entrepreneurial venture {--The MiMic Group LLC, a media company--} with partner Khalil Ra'oof.

Charlyse Davidson works with QU Magazine as fashion director and style editorial contributor. While writing about current and future trends, she also handles fashion related aspects from how to dress to impress, re-creating flawless celebrity looks on a budget, and the hottest new designers on the rise.

Andrew Leonberger is the official web developer for Quote Unquote™ Magazine. He has been working for QU Magazine for about 1 year. He has done a great job for the official look of www.qumag.com. His job is to update the website with new content he is also working on other projects to push QU Magazine to other levels of success. We are very proud to have him on the team.