Josiane Faubert
2025 Fellow
Founder and CEO, PICHA

Josiane Faubert is a creative force at the intersection of storytelling, visual culture, and social impact. As the founder of PICHA, a stock photography platform dedicated to authentic Afrocentric imagery, she has redefined how African and diasporic narratives are seen and valued. PICHA empowers global photographers to own their perspectives while helping brands connect through inclusive, stereotype-free visuals.
A visionary entrepreneur and cultural storyteller, Josiane builds platforms that amplify underrepresented creative voices. Weaving Stories—a photography book born from the PICHA Grant she launched—is a testament to this mission. Showcasing work from ten photographers across Africa, the U.S., and Brazil, the book is both a celebration and a call to action. Proceeds support emerging image-makers through funding and mentorship, fueling a growing ecosystem of diverse visual storytellers.
Beyond photography, Josiane’s personal art practice—particularly oil painting—offers a contemplative space where she explores identity, elegance, and the layered beauty of Black womanhood. She creates spaces where art meets strategy, and where creatives thrive. Her mission is to shift perception, amplify voices, and ensure diverse creativity is not only seen—but invested in.