MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are a group of individuals who were looking for opportunities to “Pay-it-Forward” to our community, the Black community
We were inspired by the popular movement “Support Black Businesses” to bring attention to various Black-led, Black serving and Black focused charitable organizations (including charities, non-profits, grassroots) around the world..
We found that there was a need to make it easier for supporters, donors, volunteers and businesses to find and contribute to the welfare of the Black Community. We choose to uplift our community by highlighting the amazing work that is already being done through Black organizations.
Support Black Charities is mostly self-funded but rely on your generous donations to sustain growth and scale effectively. We gladly volunteer our time to make an impact within our community!
ANICK SILENCIEUX
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Anick is the visionary force behind Support Black Charities (SBC), serving as Founder, Executive Director, and Board Chair. Her mission is to empower Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused organizations worldwide, helping them become sustainable and self-sufficient to spark generational impact within the Black ecosystem.
Over the past three years, Anick has transformed SBC from an online directory into a multifaceted organization offering various nonprofit-related services and three thriving programs, with two more launching in 2024. Her work promotes Black Philanthropy by encouraging individuals and businesses to support Black organizations and providing essential tools for these organizations to reach their full potential and become donor-ready.
Anick’s dedication to her community is driven by her passion for Black culture and fostering collaboration among Black individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. A catalyst for change, she continuously takes proactive steps to advance Black Philanthropy, building positive, mutually beneficial relationships.
Recently transitioning from a 15-year engineering career in data recovery and computer forensics, Anick now pursues her passion full-time, working with Black nonprofits globally. She used to talk to computers all day; now she enjoys talking to people all day. Anick eagerly shares her knowledge, raising awareness, educating, and introducing new audiences to Black Philanthropy and its benefits in creating a generational impact for the Black ecosystem.
Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anick-silencieux/
PASCALE DECOSSE LEGER
TREASURER
Pascale is a well-respected IT professional with experience in both the public and private sector. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science, MBA and PMP certification. As a mother of a young black boy and girl, Pascale is committed to supporting Support Black Charities in its effort to elevate black communities around the globe.
Pascale was born and raised in Montréal, Québec by Haitian parents with close ties to the Haitian community. She left to pursue post-secondary studies at Ryerson University in Toronto and chose to make this vibrant, multicultural city her home.
She has previously volunteered on the board of Times Change Women’s Employment Service and is thrilled to be part of the board of Support Black Charities.
Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascale-decosse-cebean/
SOLEDAD SILENCIEUX
SECRETARY
Soledad is a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist with 20 years of experience helping kids and adults thrive despite their disabilities. Overtime, the experience and passion she brought to this role pushed her to broaden her reach and her skills and become more socially involved in the community.
In 2006 Soledad travelled to Cameron to volunteer and share her clinical knowledge and professional expertise with peers and healthcare leaders for 2 months. She often refers of this time as a personal awakening as she titled her presentation on her work in Africa: To give is to receive, lessons from Cameroon. Soledad realised that investing in the welfare of others elevated her own happiness and well-being.
Soledad is Anick’s twin sister, the founder of Support Black Charities. She too was raised in Montreal, Quebec, as a child of immigrant parents from Haiti. Her parents were proud Haitians who kept close ties with their family back home and consistently and generously supported them; as her parents explained “we make it when everyone makes it”. As part of her upbringing, Soledad was reminded of who paved the way for her opportunities and was encouraged to pay it forward.
The birth of her black son re-ignited her devotion to fostering a better world for her community here and elsewhere. She understands the interdependencies between the well-being of a child, the household and the community.
Soledad’s commitment to Support Black Charities remains a personal and a social quest to pay it forward and elevate the black communities of Toronto and the world.
Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soledad-silencieux/
JIDE ADEOYE
DIRECTOR
Jide boasts over 15 years of extensive experience in the corporate technology sector, excelling in systems design and analysis, project management, systems integration, data architecture and modeling, and decision support processes. As the Director of Business Intelligence at goeasy, he has played a critical role in advancing the company’s data-driven decision-making capabilities. One of his notable achievements includes expanding the BI platform usage from 50 active users to over 2500, resulting in significant revenue growth and enhanced productivity across the goeasy company.
Jide’s dedication to empowering the Black community is evident through his co-founding and leadership of the Afro-Canadian Development and Empowerment (ADE) committee at goeasy. The committee promotes racial equity and empowers Black employees and allies, embodying Jide’s motto: “We don’t compete with each other, we complete each other.”
Outside of his professional achievements, Jide is a celebrated Gospel recording artist, having won several awards. He is married to Ovalyn and has three children. His diverse interests and dedication to his family reflect his well-rounded and compassionate approach to both his personal and professional endeavors.
Jide’s relentless drive and unwavering commitment to action, combined with his high-level experience and leadership skills in the corporate technology sector, make him an invaluable addition to the SBC board. His strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and commitment to equity align perfectly with SBC’s vision and mandate. His collaborative approach, honed through years of corporate leadership, brings a wealth of transferable skills that will significantly enhance SBC’s mission as a Board Director.
Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jide-adeoye/