 Rohulamin Quander, author, is the son of James W. Quander, deceased. For several years, Rohulamin has been locally, nationally, and internationally recognized as the prime moving force on the documentation of the unique and distinguished history of the Quander Family, whose ancestors served George Washington at the Mount Vernon Plantation. In 1984, he was a principal organizer of the Quander Family's Tricentennial Celebration, marking the Family's 300th anniversary of documentation in North America (1684-1984). He continues to be in demand as a lecturer on this history. A graduate of Howard University, Washington, D.C., B.A. 1966, J.D. 1969, he has served as an administrative judge for the D.C. government since the late 1980s. Since 1998, he has also served as the Mayor's Agent for Historic Preservation. In this latter capacity, he conducts administrative hearings on preservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of historic landmarks and buildings located in historic districts in the National Capital City.
Rohulamin has always been fascinated by his father's challenge to live a full life despite the obstacles of virulent juvenile diabetes. Once he fully appreciated how devastating this ailment can be, he became determined to write and tell his father's story. According to the best medical opinion of the day (1924), James Quander should have died from diabetic-related complications by 1928. Yet, despite several periods of hospitalization, health emergencies, and near death experiences, James Quander faced down his ailment and lived a complete and diversified life. It is that fascinating story that Rohulamin tells at this time.
Rohulamin is married to Carmen Torruella Quander, a well known classic artist. They reside in Washington, D.C., have three adult children and one grandchild, belong to several organizations, and enjoy travel locally, nationally, and internationally.
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