About Us
Who Are We?
Architects of Change
Welcome to the Sootchy Charitable Foundation, a relentless force reshaping destinies and defying the norms. We are not just a 501(c)3 organization; we are architects of impact, trailblazing through barriers to empower underserved communities.
Our identity goes beyond charity; it's a commitment to provide our youth with the financial resources they need to conquer their future with intelligence gained from higher education.
Our Mission: Forging Futures With Financial Support
Our mission is not just a statement; it's a call to arms. We exist to empower underserved and underprivileged children with transformative education initiatives. Through strategic collaborations with non-profit organizations, foundations, and donor-advised funds, we don't just offer opportunities; we forge pathways to higher education. Our aim is audacious—to break the cycle of generational poverty and redefine what's possible.
Our Vision: A World Where Access Is The Norm
Step into our vision—a world where every child, regardless of circumstance, has unbridled access to quality education. We envision a future where potential knows no bounds and where the cycle of generational poverty is shattered. Our vision is not just a dream; it's a blueprint—a relentless pursuit to create a society where access is not a privilege but a birthright.
Our History: Pioneering Change, Shaping Legacies
The history of Sootchy Charitable Foundation is written in the stories of transformed lives and reshaped destinies. From our inception, we've leveraged our 501(c)3 status to engage non-profit organizations, foundations, and donor-advised funds in a symphony of change.
As trustees and custodians of hope, we administer the Sootchy Education Program with a singular focus—ensuring compliance with all program restrictions and crafting a legacy of impact that echoes through generations. Our history is a testament to the pursuit of a world where every child's higher education potential is supported by the necessary financial foundation..
Meet Our Team
David Adefeso
Founder & CEO
Cedric Ceballos
Partnerships
Craig Smith
Partnerships
Nick Waggoner
Operations
Jeremy Sherman
Customer Success
Deepesh Ojha
Product
Ankur Shah
Developer
Raj Gopinath
Developer
Leonard Kanyesigye
Developer
Board Of Directors
David Adefeso
Chair of the board of directors
David is the Founder and CEO of Sootchy, a mobile technology platform used to combat US student debt.
David Adefeso is also the CEO of The Pacific Group. He oversees all aspects of the firm’s operations.
George Akhile
Secretary of the board of directors
“It is my dream that one day the fortunes of our children will be determined by the size of their dreams, dreams that are built on the scope of their imagination, not the zip code they are lucky – or unlucky – enough to be born into”
Olugbenga Obi-Farinde
Treasurer of the board of directors
Olugbenga Obi-Farinde is a 1991 graduate of University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria with a Bachelor of Science (Accounting) degree with honours. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. He is a practicing Auditor & Tax Practitioner in the Firm of Farinde Olateju; Co (Auditors & Tax Practitioners) since year 1992.
He is a director in several private companies in Nigeria where he assists in the management and formulation of policies for these companies
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