About
Renelle Sib
Culinary and Entrepreneurial Background
With a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences, Renelle Sib is a renowned chef, social entrepreneur, and cultural ambassador. Her expertise spans from culinary arts to now sustainable agriculture with les Mangeuses, and her dedication to promoting local, fresh, and seasonal ingredients is at the heart of her philosophy is applied at the company Les Mangeuses and her ngo Boli Black.
Renelle's leadership and global recognition have positioned her as a trailblazer.
Chef Renelle is dedicated to making a difference.
She founded the non organization Boli Black which advocates for women youth. Our mission to break down barriers eradicate discrimination, and confront stereotypes. We primarily focus on Black women, youth, and communities, especially in and Canada.
So far, we have served meals to 3,000 women and youth in various communities across Burkina Faso, West Africa, and Canada.
Every donation makes a difference.
Les Mangeuses : www.mangeuses.website
Boli Black: https://renellesib.wixsite.com/bolibanablackbodies
Professional Journey
Renelle Sib's Career Highlights
Executive Chef
Pioneered the development of culinary arts in Burkina Faso.
Her culinary journey bridges continents, blending her international background from Canada with her deep connection to West Africa.
Renelle was the first and only woman to hold this executive chef position in the country. As one of the first women executive chefs in Burkina Faso, she bridged local flavors with international techniques, introducing a fresh culinary vision to the fine dining scene.
This milestone came with significant challenges: the role was created specifically for her, and she became not only the first woman, but also the youngest and the only Black woman to ever hold such a position in the country’s hospitality industry.
Sustainability Advocate
Hydroponics Urban Farm
As part of her ongoing dedication to sustainability and innovation, Renelle is spearheading the creation of a state-of-the-art hydroponic urban farm, an ambitious project that reimagines how communities grow and consume food.
By integrating modern agricultural technology with a deep respect for nature’s cycles, she cultivated a model that delivers fresh, locally sourced produce directly to the kitchen. This initiative not only embodies her belief in the farm-to-table movement but also reflects her vision for a more resilient and responsible food ecosystem.
Culinary Consultant
Culinary Entrepreneurship
Renelle’s vision for sustainability goes beyond the kitchen, leading the creation of a cutting-edge hydroponic urban farm that redefines how food is grown and shared. By merging technology with ecological responsibility, the project ensures fresh, locally grown produce while advancing the farm-to-table philosophy.
She also mentors culinary entrepreneurs in building responsible, forward-thinking businesses that celebrate local ingredients and ethical practices. Through these initiatives, Renelle continues to shape a more conscious and connected dining culture one that honors both innovation and heritage.
Business Development Lead
Revenue Growth Driver
Drove business development activities, focusing on expanding market reach and establishing new revenue streams through innovative strategies.
Her approach emphasizes responsible, forward-thinking practices connecting business strategy with sustainable and ethical principles.
Chef de cuisine
Client Engagement Specialist
Progressively advanced through multiple culinary roles to earn the title of Chef de Cuisine, cultivating strong client relationships and consistently delivering high satisfaction that led to repeat business opportunities.
Project
Coordinator
Project Coordinator
Beyond her culinary and sustainability initiatives, Renelle supports businesses in achieving meaningful growth and long-term success. She provides strategic guidance tailored to each organization’s goals, helping them enhance competitiveness, streamline operations, and increase profitability.
By mentoring entrepreneurs and advising organizations, Renelle fosters a culture of innovation and resilience, ensuring that growth aligns with both community impact and environmental stewardship.
Background
Culinary Arts and management
La Cité collegiale Ottawa,Canada
Bachelor in Political Science - Minor in social science
Completing it - Canada
Founder Journey
Western University’s Ivey Business School - Canada
Enterprise design thinking
Ibm - Canada
Official Development Assistance
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
IBM Enterprise design thinking
Canada
Agriculture Fundamentals
University of Guelph - Canada
Enterprise Design Thinking - Team Essentials for AI
ibm - Canada
Chefs Canada member
Canada
smart serve
Canada
Milestones
Professional Advancement
Global Culinary
CHEF
Recognition for Culinary Excellence
Acknowledged for introducing innovative culinary concepts as the first and youngest women Executive Chef in Burkina-Faso.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Official Development Assistance
Renelle Sib was selected to participate in a program supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, recognized for her impactful work at the intersection of food justice, gender equity, and sustainable development. Through this opportunity, she learned and engaged with global leaders and changemakers focused on Official Development Assistance (ODA) strategies that address systemic inequalities. Her selection reflects her values and foundations committed to drive measurable change.
BOLI BLACK food impact foundER
Culinary Impact
Trough her company les Mangeuses (formerly known as Boli Bana) Renelle Sib had created her ngo Boli Black focused on the representation of marginalized women and youth in the culinary industry.
Boli Black distributes our ethos to fight against Food Insecurities by establishing a FOOD IMPACT program so impacting 3000 women and kids between Burkina-Faso and Canada now the program is being established in Nigeria
Culinary Innovation
Acknowledged for exemplary
Celebrated for exceptional contributions to the culinary industry and dedication to elevating dining experiences by rethinking West African dishes which came with several opportunities as to cook for the former president of the United Stated of America Bill Clinton, a Guinness World record Cheick Ahmed al-Hassan Sanou know as Iron Bibi and many more
One YOUNG WORLD Ambassador
Innovative IMPACT
Recognition
Selected by the Jeunes Chambre de Commerces de Montreal (JCCM) for their achievement with impacting 3000 women and youth through Boli Black and her activism. Renelle Sib successfully represented her ngo, company and value at One Young World.
CHANGENOW
Invitation Honor
ChangeNOW is the world’s largest event for solutions addressing our planet’s most urgent challenges. Held annually in Paris, the conference brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and impact investors from around the globe to showcase and scale sustainable solutions in areas such as climate, biodiversity, inclusion, circular economy, and social equity. With a strong focus on action and collaboration, ChangeNOW serves as a dynamic platform for turning ideas into impactful change.
Les Mangeuses : www.mangeuses.website
Boli Black: https://renellesib.wixsite.com/bolibanablackbodies
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