Who We Are

Our Team

We are a small team with a big heart and mission. Each member of our staff is passionate about advancing the progress of Black owned businesses and non-profits in Canada. Learn more about our staff and how we each contribute to making BBI a great organization and a great place to work!
Matthew Martel
Chief Executive Officer
Chiedza Jones
Chief Operating Officer
Njabulo Nkala
Director of Entrepreneurship
Ayoola Ogunbiyi
Chief Financial Officer
Rodger Smith
Manager of Entrepreneurship
Jocelyn Stevens
Manager of Entrepreneurship, N.B. and N.L. Region
Mouhamadou Samb
Business Advisor – N.B. and P.E.I. Region
Anthony Ekweaga
Business Advisor – N.B. and P.E.I. Region
Jahsara Gardner
Manager, Business is Jammin’
Teca Cameron – Tackie
Director, Communications and Marketing
Hawa Seck
Special Project Manager, SBCCI Project Lead
Edgar Adda
SBCCI Project Lead
Claire Seremba
SBCCI Field Officer
Chipo Nhema
Director of Youth Initiatives
Abhishek Batra
Financial Controller

Empowering entrepreneurs

We provide programs and services to help fund, support, and grow Black businesses.