Our mission
SVCED exists to widen the on-ramps to Silicon Valley's economy — funding the young people, small firms, and grassroots operators the region depends on but too often overlooks, with programs designed alongside the communities they serve.
Our structure
Two affiliated organizations. One shared purpose.
501(c)(3)
SVCED Foundation
Programs, grants, and public charity work. Contributions are tax-deductible as charitable gifts under §170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
- — Youth & Workforce Development
- — Small Business Technical Assistance
- — Community Grants & Partnerships
501(c)(6)
SV Black Chamber of Commerce
Member advocacy and business services for the region's Black-owned firms and their allies. Chamber dues are not deductible as charitable contributions.
- — Policy advocacy
- — Member networking & visibility
- — Corporate partnerships
Sibling organizations. Separate boards. Separate books.
Leadership
Executive Director
Alicia Owens
Executive Director
Advisory Principal. Operations Manager since 2015. Board member since 2026.
Governance
Board of Directors
SVCED is governed by an independent, unpaid volunteer board that meets quarterly and sets program and financial direction for the foundation.
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Aimbrell Shanks
Board Chair
Business Owner
Board member since 2019
Albert Wright
Assistant Director of SVCED
US Tech Education Center
Board member since 2020
Andre Green
Director
Financial & Insurance Professional
Board member since 2014
David Daniel
Director
Founder, Startup Farmz
Board member since 2022
Rickey Green
Director
CEO, Power Personnel
Board member since 2018
MacGruder “Mac” Taylor
Director
Alpha Business Ventures
Board member since 2024
Source: svced.org/about-us. Expanded bios will be added as each director approves them.
Financials
Open books.
Our IRS Form 990, audited financial statements, and annual reports will be published on the Financials page as they are finalized.
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