THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PURPOSE
Our people.
Shared purpose.
Meet the board and team advancing Black economic empowerment through community, innovation, and opportunity.
LEADERSHIP
Our volunteer board.
Guiding the vision. Strengthening our impact.
COMMUNITY IN ACTION
Our team.
Turning a shared vision into everyday action.
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Every partnership, membership, volunteer, and donation helps create opportunities for Black professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and families across Canada. Join us in building a thriving and connected community.
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See current roles ↗Dr. Jake Effoduh
Board Chair
Dr. Jake Effoduh is an Assistant Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Lincoln Alexander School of Law, with expertise in artificial intelligence, technology law, and human rights. His work connects AI governance, digital innovation, and public policy. As CLAN’s volunteer Board Chair, he provides strategic leadership and governance to advance Black innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity.
Connect on LinkedIn ↗Titi Akinsanmi
Programs, Innovation & Community Impact Chair
Titi Akinsanmi brings more than two decades of experience across technology, government, and international institutions, with expertise in artificial intelligence, digital policy, and public affairs. Her work focuses on responsible AI governance and strategic leadership. As a member of CLAN’s volunteer board, she guides programs, innovation, and community impact, helping ensure initiatives deliver meaningful and lasting outcomes.
Connect on LinkedIn ↗Christine Dikonguè
Secretary and Governance Chair
Christine Dikonguè is an entrepreneur, innovation leader, and community builder whose experience spans technology, entrepreneurship, governance, and international partnerships. As Secretary and Governance Chair on CLAN’s volunteer board, she supports organizational compliance, board administration, and effective governance while advancing collaboration and economic opportunity for Black communities.
Connect on LinkedIn ↗Mona-Lisa Prosper
Partnerships & Fundraising Chair
Mona-Lisa Prosper is an executive leader and advocate for inclusive entrepreneurship, with experience in economic development, ecosystem building, and founder support. As Partnerships & Fundraising Chair on CLAN’s volunteer board, she helps cultivate strategic relationships, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and mobilize resources that expand opportunities for Black, African, and Caribbean communities.
Connect on LinkedIn ↗Yomi Atobatele
Treasurer & Chair, Finance Committee
Yomi Atobatele is a financial services leader with experience in banking, strategic partnerships, and business development. He brings expertise in financial management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational sustainability. As Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair on CLAN’s volunteer board, he supports responsible stewardship of resources and the organization’s long-term vision for Black economic empowerment.
LinkedIn profile awaiting confirmation.
Tunde Omotoye
Executive Director
Tunde Omotoye is CLAN’s Executive Director, leading initiatives that connect government, academia, industry, and community partners to expand opportunities for Black entrepreneurs and professionals. A TEDx speaker and Canadian G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance delegate, he champions entrepreneurship, workforce development, and economic inclusion through initiatives including the Durham Black Futures Accelerator.
Connect on LinkedIn ↗Wole Ogunwale
VP Strategy & Operations
Wole Ogunwale is a technology strategist and digital transformation professional with more than a decade of experience in enterprise technology and innovation. His work at Sanofi focuses on global data and AI strategy, data governance, and business transformation. As CLAN’s VP Strategy & Operations, he brings this perspective to building programs and partnerships that prepare communities for the future of work.
Connect on LinkedIn ↗Sheriff Alimi
VP Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership
Sheriff Alimi is a technology and innovation strategist with expertise in product development, venture ecosystems, and emerging technologies. He supports founders and startups in building scalable solutions and is passionate about entrepreneurship and African innovation. As CLAN’s VP Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership, he contributes strategic insight and relationships that advance Black entrepreneurship and economic opportunity.
LinkedIn profile awaiting confirmation.
Banka Konate
Policy & Community Support Lead
Banka Konate is a public policy and community engagement professional with experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships. As CLAN’s Policy & Community Support Lead, she helps advance policy priorities, strengthen community relationships, and support initiatives that promote Black economic empowerment and inclusive growth across Durham Region.
Connect on LinkedIn ↗Aina Timilehin
Marketing and Social Media
Aina Timilehin is an award-winning professional recognized among York University’s Top 30 Changemakers Under 30. His interests span digital storytelling, brand strategy, and community engagement. In his marketing and social media role at CLAN, he helps amplify the organization’s programs and the stories of Black entrepreneurship, innovation, and community impact across Durham Region.
LinkedIn profile awaiting confirmation.
Tolu Adebanjo
Program Operations
Tolu Adebanjo serves in Program Operations at CLAN, supporting the organization’s work to create opportunities through entrepreneurship, leadership, and community collaboration.
LinkedIn profile awaiting confirmation.
Chioma Ogbuneke
Marketing Social Media
Chioma Ogbuneke contributes to CLAN’s marketing and social media work, supporting communications about the organization’s programs, opportunities, and community initiatives.
LinkedIn profile awaiting confirmation.