TEAM MEMBERS

A Collaborative & Diverse Group

DONNA MARIA THORNTON

Owner ~ President

Donna Maria Thornton is a Native Detroiter, a Graduate of Cass Technical High School and a Believer in God. She matriculated to Howard University where she majored in Psychology. Thornton – as she is often referred – eventually transferred to Michigan State University and graduated in 1991 with a major in Computer Graphic Art with a minor in Communications. Thornton’s love for learning and children motivated her towards a professional career in education leading her to earn an MAT – Master of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Detroit Mercy. She furthered her studies and received a Specialist Degree in Psychology with an educational focus in Supervision and Administration. Thornton’s credentials earned her a 28-year career as an administrator and educator with Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Thornton is the proud mother of one son, and as a recent retiree, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family which has extended to include several of her former high school graduates. She travels extensively and looks forward to her next phase in life: ensuring quality assurance.

As the President of City Labs, LLC, Thornton is a fundamental part of what makes our laboratory ~ Accurate. Reliable. Efficient.

RACHEL "RAE" CHENNAULT

Owner ~ Director of Safety & Compliance

Rae Chennault is a native Detroiter and graduate of Cass Technical High School. Rae received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Spelman College. Ms. Chennault is an ASQ certified Quality Manager with a proven track record of success in developing and implementing successful quality management systems (QMS) for commercial production sites and Federal laboratories. She has led regulatory compliance activities from initial product qualifications through approval of new products. She has an in-depth knowledge of ISO standards, GMP, CLIA, OSHA Requirements, and Quality Systems regulations. Rae Chennault spent 17 plus years in quality management for a major medical device manufacturer. Additionally, she worked 13 years at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) ultimately serving as the Quality Manager for the Division of Viral Diseases.

CHELSEA A. DUBOSE

Owner ~ Project Manager

Chelsea Dubose was born and raised in the City of Detroit. She graduated from Detroit Country Day School and later attended the University of Michigan-Dearborn where she pursued a degree in International Affairs. Growing up in a family full of educators it became a passion of hers to work with children. In 2008, Chelsea founded, Kamp Kool, a summer camp for inner-city students in the metro-Detroit area. She has worked, taught, and volunteered in inner-city schools for more than a decade. Her love for children, recently, took her to San Juan De La Maguana, Dominican Republic where she taught English to students ages 7-17. While living in the Dominican Republic she developed a love for cooking and opened up a dessert egg roll business in 2020. Currently, she works in the mortgage industry, as she is a real estate investor, and has goals of expanding her
professional portfolio.

ASHLEY JONES

Owner ~ Accounts Manager

Ashley Jones is a native of Houston, TX, and is making waves in the world of operations and technology. She’s a proud HBCU graduate of Spelman College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in economics with a minor in management. After completing college, Ashley accepted an offer to work for Target Corporation in Minneapolis, MN where she accrued 8 years of progressive experience in both management and operations. In search of new challenges and more unique opportunities to explore her diverse skill set, Ashley entered the world of technology taking a position with Osio Labs, Inc. as the 5th employee hired. Her current role involves everything from account management to operations and finance and includes website development work. Ashley currently resides in Los Angeles, CA where she enjoys taking in the art scene and spending time with her family.

MELISSA C. SCOTT

Owner ~ Director of Community Affairs

Melissa C. Scott is a veteran administrator for an elementary school in the state of Michigan. With 30 years of experience, she is now expanding her talents in emerging new markets.
Ms. Scott was selected as a Patricia Roberts Harris fellow due to her numerous academic accomplishments in college. This afforded her the opportunity to study public administration in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Chili; this experience catapulted her choice to be a public school educator.
While working in Detroit Public Schools Ms. Scott garnered multiple awards ~ the most prestigious being; WDIV Teacher of the Year and once she became an administrator, the Coleman A. Young Foundation’s Administrator of the year. She also secured partnerships with philanthropic organizations and boasts of winning a six million dollar grant to assist her school with “turnaround efforts”. MSNBC became aware of these efforts and featured her in a documentary about public education.
Scott's role as an educator/administrator has encompassed numerous positions that have created a well-balanced and prepared businesswoman. She has expertise in human resource management, budget development, contract negotiations, facility operations, human relations, data analysis, intervention and professional development/training.
Ms. Scott holds a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education from Clark Atlanta University and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Southwest Missouri State University.

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