About me
Sybongile has held multiple senior roles within the DC Executive Office of the Mayor in leading teams to address financial capability, food deserts, startup capital for diverse founders, business incentives, makerspaces, and local small business retail and office market. She has directed over $700 million dollars in grants to foster growth in the district. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she led critical relief initiatives distributing grants to over 11,000+ businesses. She is currently the Director of Destination Development for the Deputy Mayor’s Office of Planning & Economic Development. As a dedicated advocate for inclusive economic development, she is passionate about fostering creativity, collaboration, and social impact to build a more equitable & diverse economy in Washington, D.C. She was voted by Washingtonian Magazine in 2022 and 2023 as a Tech Titan.