Our Board

Dima Hendricks

Founder

Dima Hendricks, a resilient sickle cell advocate and co-founder of #ThroughThePain Inc., has dedicated over two decades to championing health awarenessThe Pageant queen is also the author of ‘Unleashing Royalty’.

Dr. Peter P. Blain

Board Member

Dr. Peter Blain, DNP, MSN, RN, is a Boston native and dedicated advocate for sickle cell disease. With a strong background in oncology nursing, he now works in biotech to expand access to personalized cancer care.

Marshea Walker-Williams

Board Secretary

Marshea is an organized and mission-driven administrative professional with a deep passion for social justice, youth empowerment, and advocacy. With a background in Criminal Justice and experience across education, nonprofit programming, and church administration, she brings strong operational and organizational expertise to every project. .

Michael Hendricks

Co-Founder/Vice President

Michael is currently the owner of Public Praise Media LLC, as an award-winning content producer, a show creator of Public Praise TV and is also a minister and the Media Director for Motivation Church in Holbrook, MA.

Tiffany Marshall

Board Member

Minister Tiffany J. Marshall, She is the founder of L.I.F.E. 617 Inc., owner of Nectar Lab Boston, and serves in ministry at Motivation Church while also volunteering in hospice care and advocating for Sickle Cell Warriors

Mark Zachem

Board Member

Mark is an entrepreneurial senior business leader, and through his work in the American Red Cross BioMed division, he has developed a passion for working to improve the lives of those living with Sickle Cell Disease.