Aaron "SgtQ" Quinonez

From Homeless to Hero – Educating, Empowering & Encouraging Others

Marine Veteran • Mental Health Advocate • Leadership Speaker

About Aaron "SgtQ" Quinonez

Aaron “SgtQ” Quinonez is a former Marine Corps Anglico operator turned entrepreneur, speaker, and mental health advocate.

After battling PTSD and facing homelessness post-service, SgtQ forged a new path—transforming trauma into purpose. He created the award-winning QActual mental health app , launched the nonprofit Q.Missions, and began speaking nationwide to educate, empower, and encourage high-performing teams.

From combat zones to corporate boardrooms, SgtQ now teaches leaders how to build mentally resilient teams, foster trust, and improve workplace culture. His story has inspired thousands—earning him the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

and being named one of the Top 100 Latino Founders in America.

📸 Downloadable Photos

Professional Headshot

High-resolution headshot

Speaking on Stage

Live speaking engagement

Veterans Mission Trip

Service in action

Q.Missions Team Photo

Team building moment

📞 Contact Information

Aaron “SgtQ” Quinonez

Speaker • Entrepreneur • Mental Health Advocate

Media & Booking Contact:

📩 Alija Quinonez

📞 360-761-2686

✉️ [email protected]
🌐 sgtq.com | qactual.com

🎤 Speaking Topics

Building Mentally Resilient, High-Performing Teams

Learn how to thrive under pressure without burning out.

Healing Thru Service

Why helping others is the most powerful path to healing and purpose.

Mental Health in the Workplace

Compassionate leadership is smart leadership. Here's how.

Leadership Under Fire

Lessons in clarity, trust, and team strength from battlefield to boardroom.

The ABCs of Culture Change

Alignment, Belief, and Communication—how to build resilient cultures that scale.

💬 Suggested Interview Topics

"How trauma became my superpower"

"Resilience as the new leadership model"

"From Marine to Mission: The Birth of QActual"

"Healing Through Service"

"Preventing Burnout in High-Stress Teams"

❓ Sample Interview Questions

"What inspired you to start the QActual app?"

"How did your military experience shape your leadership style?"

"What does “healing through service” actually look like?"

"What role does faith play in your journey?"

"What advice do you have for someone battling PTSD or burnout?"

Short Bio

(Best for Podcast Intros)

Aaron “SgtQ” Quinonez is a decorated Marine veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, and mental health innovator. He’s the creator of the QActual app and founder of Q.Missions, a nonprofit helping veterans heal through service. Once homeless and struggling with PTSD, he now empowers high-performing teams through resilience, service, and purpose.

Long Bio

Aaron Quinonez, known as “SgtQ,” is a former Marine Corps Anglico operator who turned adversity into action. After combat, he battled PTSD and homelessness. His turning point came through service—leading him to create Q.Missions, a nonprofit where veterans rediscover their sense of purpose by helping others.

He also founded QActual, a peer-powered mental health app designed to reduce suicide and build resilience. Recognized nationally for his work, SgtQ received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and has been featured as a Top 100 Latino Founder to Watch.

Today, he travels the country teaching organizations how to build mentally resilient, high-performing cultures. He also serves as Chaplain for the Seattle Seahawks’ Task Force 12 and is the author of Healing Thru Service.