Meet the Team

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Jermaine Osborne

Founder

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

Executive Director Ebony White in a black suit with a wide-brimmed hat standing against a white backdrop.

Ebony White

Executive Director

With a deep passion for community empowerment, Ebony White brings over 10 years of experience in leadership and stakeholder engagement to the Duritas Organization. Ebony focuses on empowering her team and cultivating the meaningful partnerships necessary to drive the organization’s mission forward. She believes that strong relationships are the foundation of lasting impact.

Operational Staff

  • Mannie Jacobs

    Mannie Jacobs

    EXECUTIVE PROJECT MANAGER

    As Executive Project Manager at Duritas Organization, Mannie Jacobs oversees projects from initial planning through final completion, ensuring operations are carried out safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. He coordinates closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews to maintain clear communication, resolve challenges proactively, manage timelines, and uphold quality workmanship throughout every phase of construction.

  • Karen Rush

    Karen Rush

    HR MANAGER

    Karen Rush is dedicated to fostering a supportive and thriving culture at Duritas Organization. With a focus on talent development and employee well-being, she manages recruitment, policy, and internal relations with a balanced approach. Karen ensures that our most valuable asset—our people—are empowered to do their best work in a positive and inclusive environment.

  • Mars Mena standing in front of a microphone, holding a closed notebook or folder, and speaking.

    Marissa Mena

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

    Marissa Mena provides top-tier support to our leadership team, blending high-level logistics with a proactive approach to operational efficiency. As the backbone of our daily operations, Mars excels at streamlining processes and managing complex schedules, ensuring the team stays organized and focused on the mission of the Duritas Organization.

  • Kazuriah Buckley sitting at a table in a dimly lit restaurant or banquet hall.

    Kazuriah Buckley

    WEB DEVLOPER AND MEDIA MANAGER

    Kazuriah Buckley is a detail-oriented Web Developer with a passion for designing engaging, accessible user experiences. Skilled in front-end development, content management, and digital strategy, Kazuriah ensures that Duritas Organization’s online presence is both technically seamless and highly impactful for every visitor.

  • Karmen Hawkins, in an indoor setting.

    Karmen Hawkins

    GRANT WRITER

    Combining strong research skills with persuasive storytelling, Karmen Hawkins helps the Duritas Organization tell its story through successful grant proposals. Karmen specializes in turning technical program goals into compelling narratives, successfully connecting our mission with the resources needed to create real-world change.