Osborn Neighborhood Alliance

Quincy Jones is the Executive Director of the Osborn Neighborhood Alliance in Detroit, where he has spent over 15 years leading efforts to revitalize the Osborn community. With an MBA and nonprofit management certification, Quincy combines professional expertise and a deep commitment to his neighborhood, focusing on affordable housing, youth programs, green infrastructure, and business development. Under his leadership, ONA has transformed vacant properties into affordable homes, helping moderate-income families build generational wealth and fostering safer, more stable neighborhoods.

Quincy is also a strong advocate for digital equity, working to bridge the digital divide through training and improved infrastructure. His collaborative approach engages community members, nonprofits, and local government to empower residents and drive sustainable neighborhood growth. Through youth programs and business support initiatives, Quincy continues to champion Osborn’s emergence as a vibrant, thriving community poised for long-term success.

Aubrey Agee brings more than 30 0 years of experience across technology, automotive, architecture, and renewable energy. As founding leader of Innovation Warriors–Blackstone LaunchPad at Wayne State University, he launched over 800 businesses in nine years, with 200+ generating active revenue. He co-founded trainX, an AI training program for people of color, spent a decade as a Global Engineer at GM, and began his career at Architects International.

A renewable energy and energy efficiency expert, Aubrey developed 13 resiliency hubs across Detroit serving as food pantries and soup kitchens for local communities. He is also a partner in Hendrie Detroit art gallery and a dedicated recreational runner — committed to building a more resilient and equitable Detroit across every avenue he pursues.

Jeremy Lewis  

A seasoned community economic developer and small business advocate, Jeremy brings over 10 years of experience driving transformative change in client and community-facing roles across media, technology, and nonprofit sectors. For the past nine years, he has been instrumental in shaping Detroit's economic development landscape through his leadership with prominent organizations including the Osborn Business Association, TechTown, Accounting Aid Society, Live6 Alliance, and Detroit Regional Chamber.

Driven by triple bottom-line principles, Jeremy excels at bridging gaps between organizations and stakeholders while fostering meaningful cross-sector relationships. His unique ability to connect corporate and grassroots entities has established him as a trusted leader in Detroit's business community.

Nakia Muhammad (Champion)Digital Diagnostician, IT Educator, and Founder of Xceptional Technologies, LLC. Driven by a mission to secure systems and empower users, Nakia bridges the gap between enterprise-grade cybersecurity and local digital equity. In his role at the District 3 Tech Hub, he equips the community with the digital literacy needed to confidently navigate today's technology landscape.

A seasoned IT professional holding CompTIA CySA+ certification, Nakia specializes in Zero Trust architecture, delivering robust network performance and a 20% reduction in security incidents for his managed clients. Having guided over 500 students to a 90% certification pass rate, he is deeply passionate about closing the tech skills gap. Beyond the desk, Nakia serves his community as a disaster response volunteer with Detroit CERT, ensuring digital and physical resilience in times of crisis.

Core Competencies:

• Strategy & Compliance: Cybersecurity Strategy, NIST CSF, Professional Development
• Infrastructure: Network Security, Systems Hardening, IT Management
• Threat Management: Incident Response & Threat Modeling
• Empowerment: IT Education, Instructional Design, Digital Literacy & Equity

Jane Grant serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Osborn Neighborhood Alliance/Osborn Business Association. In her role, she runs the day-to-day office operations, manages scheduling, events, and office supplies, and is often one of the first people to introduce ONA's services to new clients. Jane brings over 30 years of experience as a licensed social worker, holding a B.A. in Social Work and a M.A. in Business Administration. Throughout her career, she worked with children, families, and seniors, providing advocacy, housing, health, and medical assistance. Her mother, who worked in the same field, inspired her passion for serving others and showed her how rewarding this work can be. Jane has also served as a Community Health Worker, further deepening her commitment to improving the lives of those in her community.