Board of Directors

Akin Busari

President / CEO

Akin Busari is a visionary leader, singer, songwriter, and a real estate investor. He is a serial entrepreneur who is extremely passionate about helping people and making a difference. He has over 10 years experience investing in real estate and has successfully managed a portfolio of real estate assets totaling over $2m. His personal vision is to uplift and inspire people.

Nikki Michelle Christopher

Chief Marketing Officer - CMO

Nikki M. Christopher is a licensed real estate sales representative and entrepreneur located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. With a 20+ year background in business development and marketing, over the years she has owned and operated businesses (including appliance wholesale, staging, event planning, and real estate business and more) that have grown to be both profitable and successful. Networking and building lasting relationships is how Nikki has spent her career connecting the right people together and meeting the demanding needs of her clients. Now specializing in real estate investments, property development and vacation properties, she believes success is achieved through commitment, diligence, and persistence.

Evadne Wilkinson

Council of Elders

Evadne Wilkinson has over 30 years as a Community Development Consultant, with a focus on children and youth; Adult Learners and literacy. Evadne is originally from Barbados, and brings years of experience to the Pamoja family.

Nicole Busari

Vice-President

A passionate community leader and activist from a family of contractors and builders with over 10 years experience in real estate construction and investment. Nicole Busari has spent 15 years as a Behavior Clinician and community outreach organizer. She's a serial entrepreneur who is devoted to the forward movement of her people.

Patrick Cole

Visionary & Strategist

Founder with over 30 years of business & technology leadership experience. Patrick has held different technology and management roles in various industries over his career. He is known for his strategic thinking, marketing savvy, strong business acumen and solutions-oriented approach to challenges. Patrick is passionate about the continued development of Black Communities and has pivoted his company to helping Black Canada achieve its ambitions sooner. He has been a principal and partner in two (2) business startups.

Yvvone Brown

Chief Financial Officer - CFO

Yvonne Brown career spans over 30 years, Yvonne has dedicated herself to uplifting communities and fostering education on the topic of health and wealth. As a CEO, founder, co-founder, and board member of numerous organisations, her leadership has been instrumental in driving positive change.

Charmaine Miles

Cooperate Secretary

A Committed Consultant and Analyst. Charmaine takes pride in the work she does within her community and at her church, working among the elderly as well as the young. She loves sharing her knowledge and experience about how money works and avoiding pitfalls, having written the inciteful articles “Money Matters – Keepin’ it Real” and “Shifting the Paradigm in the Diaspora”. When she is not busy coaching and executing various financial strategies for her clients, she is being a full-time mom to her wonderful teenaged son. She is an avid philanthropist who hopes to give back even more upon completion of her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.