Dorcas ‘Sumbo Ajanlekoko (Ah-gen-lay-koko) was born on October 16th, 1968. She was born and raised in Lagos Mainland, Nigeria. Her parents originated from Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. She had her primary and secondary education in Lagos. She attended African Salem Church Primary School, Apena Ebute-Metta Lagos and the Apostolic Church Grammar, Ketu Lagos Nigeria. She graduated from High school June 1986.

Dorcas travelled abroad to further her education, In 2000, she obtained a Certificate in Human Services studies from Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold Maryland USA.

In 2003, she acquired an Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services from Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold Maryland USA.

She continued her studies at Bowie State University, Maryland, she received a Bachelors of Science degree in Social work in 2003.

Dorcas joined the workforce and worked in various Human Services agency for several years, later she embarked on a career advancement at the University of Maryland School of Social Work Baltimore where she completed the requirements for the Master of Social work degree in 2012 with a primary concentration of Clinical and a secondary concentration of Management and Community Organization with a specialization in Mental Health.

She participated in a post-graduate program facilitated by the Department of Human Resources Child Welfare Academy at the University of Maryland Baltimore in 2017.

Dorcas has over 15 years experience in her professional career as a Human Services Generalist. She has directly cared and attended to the needs of geriatric patients, women with co-occurring disorders such as mental health and substance abuse. Children who are physically abused, neglected and sexually molested. Delinquent youths, children with special needs. Mentally challenged youths and adults. Assisted with housing programs for the homeless community.

She has facilitated several in-state and out-of-state Kinship Foster Care placements, Reunification and Adoptions by ensuring permanent homes for the children in her caseload.

Dorcas has worked in various governmental agency such as the Department of Juvenile Services as a Youth Supervisor I, State of Maryland, Department of Social Services as a Family Services Worker II, served as a Social Work Associate with the Government of the District of Columbia – Child and Family Services Agency, Washington DC, USA and Psychotherapeutic Rehabilitation Services, Landover Maryland, USA.

She has experience in government benefits and entitlements.

Dorcas is an efficient and a motivated self starter with proven records.

Dorcas is a Licensed Master Social Work. (LMSW).

She is currently employed by the State of Maryland, Department of Social Services Baltimore City as a Child Protective Services Investigator and Family Services Casework Specialist.

Dorcas was a Senior Pastor at Graceland Bible Faith Church, Upper Marlboro, Maryland USA.  She headed the Choice Women Fellowship/Ministry. Hosted weekly Satisfy Me Early Program on Youtube.

Dorcas was a Delegate Candidate in Anne Arundel County, District 32, State of  Maryland in the 2022 Primary Election.

She is a resident of Anne Arundel County, Maryland USA.

Dorcas is blessed with adult children and a grandson.