06/01/2026
Meet our new Board Secretary- Saidah Fishenden 🧡
Saidah is a multifaceted creative, administrative professional, faith-driven community leader, and Secretary on the Board of Directors for Pillars Initiative. A licensed Realtor, author, speaker, actor, dancer, and singer, she brings a unique blend of artistic excellence, operational leadership, and service-centered professionalism to every space she occupies. As a devoted wife and mother of two, her leadership is deeply rooted in faith, community, and purposeful impact.
An Atlanta native by way of Queens, New York, Saidah is widely recognized for her extensive career in entertainment, performing globally with acclaimed superstars including Beyoncé, Usher, Ciara, and Ne-Yo. Her journey through the entertainment industry led to the publication of her memoir, Leap of Faith: The Journey of a Dream, as well as co-authoring Possibilities Unlimited: Stories to Inspire You to Achieve the Impossible. Her television and film credits include recurring roles on Step Up: High Water and BounceTV’s Johnson, along with appearances in major motion picture productions.
Beyond entertainment, Saidah has built a strong professional background in administration,
operations, event production, and client relations. She currently serves as an Administrative Specialist with the DeKalb County Government and remains deeply committed to serving both her church and community through ministry and mentorship. Her ability to balance creativity with structure has made her a trusted professional across industries. Whether on stage, in business, in ministry, or in service to the community, she is passionate about leadership, excellence, mentorship, and creating meaningful impact through both artistry and service.
