Patrick Maitland was elected to the Board of the Keturah Hamilton Foundation as Secretary in January 2015, when the Foundation was incorporated. A founding board member, he has been a trusted voice and relationship builder at the heart of the organization from the very beginning.
Maitland is a Jamaican born award-winning journalist who has worked in communications, marketing, and public relations for over 30 years. His career spans print media, agriculture journalism, and community advocacy across Jamaica and the United States.
He founded and served as publisher and editor-in-chief of The Agriculturalist Newspaper and The Tropical Farmers Almanac, leading journals for agriculture, environmental news, and technical information in Jamaica, West Indies.
After migrating to the USA in 1997, Maitland established the New York-based Street Hype and served as a community relations officer for the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York, building relationships to support the mission of the Consulate.
Parker is a 38 year veteran of the oil industry, specializing in refined petroleum products. He served as Senior Vice President, Product Supply and Wholesale Marketing at Valero Energy Corporation until his retirement in 2013.
He is currently the President of DMP Energy Consultants, LLC, operating under service agreements with various clients. His career has been defined by strategic leadership, financial integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the communities he has served.
As Vice President of the Keturah Hamilton Foundation, Parker manages the administration of the organization and builds relationships with sponsors, ensuring every dollar raised reaches the people who need it most.
A Jamaican-born award-winning journalist and communications veteran with over 30 years of experience, Patrick Maitland brings the power of story, media, and relationships to the Keturah Hamilton Foundation’s mission.
Patrick Maitland was elected to the Board of the Keturah Hamilton Foundation as Secretary in January 2015, when the Foundation was incorporated. A founding board member, he has been a trusted voice and relationship builder at the heart of the organization from the very beginning.
Maitland is a Jamaican born award-winning journalist who has worked in communications, marketing, and public relations for over 30 years. His career spans print media, agriculture journalism, and community advocacy across Jamaica and the United States.
He founded and served as publisher and editor-in-chief of The Agriculturalist Newspaper and The Tropical Farmers Almanac, leading journals for agriculture, environmental news, and technical information in Jamaica, West Indies.
After migrating to the USA in 1997, Maitland established the New York-based Street Hype and served as a community relations officer for the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York, building relationships to support the mission of the Consulate.
Parker is a 38 year veteran of the oil industry, specializing in refined petroleum products. He served as Senior Vice President, Product Supply and Wholesale Marketing at Valero Energy Corporation until his retirement in 2013.
He is currently the President of DMP Energy Consultants, LLC, operating under service agreements with various clients. His career has been defined by strategic leadership, financial integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the communities he has served.
As Vice President of the Keturah Hamilton Foundation, Parker manages the administration of the organization and builds relationships with sponsors, ensuring every dollar raised reaches the people who need it most.
This is what Keturah believes in, creating a lasting legacy and building a life rooted in purpose, compassion, and service.
For the first five years, Keturah solely funded the mission herself, driven by a deep belief that giving back is a selfless act of love and purpose.
She traveled to San Francisco to personally present a scholarship to a student whose future deserved to be seen and supported.
The Keturah Hamilton Foundation proudly awarded a scholarship to Ibe Rose, a young woman in Nigeria pursuing a degree in Customer Care Management.
In celebration of our 6th Annual Thanksgiving for the Less Fortunate, Zeus Network generously donated $10,000 in support of our causes. Their contribution reflected a shared commitment to service, compassion, and community impact.
An annual back to school giveaway held at Jim Gilliam Park in Los Angeles, in partnership with actor Malcolm Mays and Raven Bowens, provided over 250 children with school bags and essential supplies. Sponsored by New Balance and the Kinnect Foundation, the event aimed to ensure students begin the school year prepared and supported.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which severely impacted Jamaica, The Keturah Hamilton Foundation provided critical support to affected families and communities. With the help of our partners and supporters, assistance was delivered to help rebuild a home, bring farms back to life, and replace livestock lost in the storm, allowing families to begin restoring their livelihoods and stability.
Patrick Maitland helps ensure the Foundation’s mission is heard, understood, and supported by the right people. Your support makes that mission possible.
Every donation helps rebuild ADC Grammar School in Apomu, Nigeria, giving 2,000 children a learning environment worthy of their potential. Donors who contribute $200 or more will receive a permanent tribute on the Builders Wall.
Thank you for believing in this mission and helping build something that will last for generations to come.
These are not stock photos. Every image is a real moment — from foundation events and galas to community programs across six countries. This is Keturah Hamilton: the philanthropist, the leader, and the woman who shows up every single time.
