Leadership · Service · Partnership
A transatlantic team bringing together expertise in community development, education, health, law, finance, technology and culture.
SierrAfrica Diaspora Connect
Whether you are a traveler, donor, educator or heritage enthusiast, SADC offers a platform to ensure the stories of Bunce and Tasso Islands are honored, shared and sustained.
The team connects international experience with practical, locally informed leadership in Sierra Leone.
SADC Executive Team
SADC Executive Director
CEO, Consult DSA
A 2020 visit to Bunce and Tasso Islands inspired Marva to launch this work. Consult DSA funded the first phase of solar installations serving schools, places of worship and a clinic. Tasso Island leaders honored her as Chief Ya Alimamy Kapen.
Chartered Accountant · Entrepreneur
With more than 25 years in accounting and education, Bamikole provides strategic and financial guidance. He founded UK charities supporting education, health, youth talent and social development across Africa.
Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Latshaw directs applied environmental health learning connecting graduate students with community partners. Her students have supported Tasso Island through research, environmental education and grant development.
Barrister · Sierra Leonean National
A London-based barrister experienced in international law and human rights, Errol strengthens SADC’s relationships with supporters and funding communities in the United Kingdom.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
A Ghanaian physician and public-health graduate committed to community service, Dr. Apenteng contributes health expertise and a regional West African perspective.
SADC Program Manager · Sierra Leone
Ben coordinates tour logistics, community relationships and stakeholder engagement in Sierra Leone. His local knowledge and on-site leadership help turn plans into meaningful experiences and practical outcomes.
How the work grew
After Consult DSA’s initial solar investment, the project expanded through relationships with technology leaders, Johns Hopkins University, Sierra Leonean community organizers and international professionals.
In 2025, the grassroots group formally organized as SierrAfrica Diaspora Connect in Georgia, USA, alongside a Heritage and Legacy touring company in Sierra Leone.
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