2026-Mar. Spotlight: Patrick Palmer

Introducing Patrick Emile Palmer.

Mr. Patrick Palmer did his elementary schooling at the St. Joseph's Convent Elementary school and the Interim Municipal School, currently known as the Regent Square Municipal School. He commenced his Secondary School education at the CMS / Sierra Leone Grammar School in 1960; which he completed in 1967.

He went on to work for the Sierra Leone Elections Commission and subsequently for the Public Works Department (PWD), currently known as the Ministry of Works.

In August of 1969, Mr. Palmer embarked on the adventurous journey to the United States of America for further studies, arriving in 1970.

He earned an AA Degree in Business Administration from Washington Tech Institute and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Howard University.

He was mainly involved in the Public service sector employment. In December 2015, Mr. Palmer retired from the Maryland state Govt., the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections Services.

2026-Feb. Spotlight: Marcus Davies

Introducing Marcus Davies.

Mr. Marcus Emile Davies is a seasoned program administrator in the healthcare industry and a highly accomplished businessman with over 30 years of experience. He graduated from the Sierra Leone Grammar school in 1988 before immigrating to the United States in 1992, where he earned a bachelor’s in healthcare administration and a master’s in business administration at Washington Adventist University.

Mr. Davies currently serves as Executive Director at Social Health Services Group Inc. in Columbia, Maryland and runs several businesses in Sierra Leone including shipping, car rental, and short-stay home rentals.

2026-Jan. Spotlight: Julian Johnson

Introducing Julian Johnson, DMD.

Dr. Julian Johnson is a highly accomplished Endodontist with an impressive academic and professional background. Originally from Sierra Leone, Dr. Johnson began his educational journey at the Sierra Leone Grammar School in Freetown. He initially pursued Engineering at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, before relocating to the United States to advance his academic and professional aspirations.

In the United States, Dr. Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology and Physiology from the University of Maryland, College Park. He went on to obtain his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, a prestigious Ivy League institution.

Following dental school, Dr. Johnson completed a General Practice Residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where he developed a strong clinical foundation. He further specialized in Endodontics at NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, solidifying his expertise in advanced root canal therapy and complex endodontic procedures. Dedicated to lifelong learning, Dr. Johnson actively engages in continuing education to remain at the forefront of advancements in endodontics.

He is a proud member of the American Association of Endodontists and the American Dental Association. Dr. Johnson is a licensed Endodontist in New York, New Jersey, and Georgia.