Meet the staff
Meet the dedicated professionals behind Cayenne Wellness Center—an experienced, compassionate team committed to advancing Sickle Cell learning, education, advocacy, and community-centered care.
Meet The Staff
Our staff has curated an increidble amount of content for medical and sickle cell care professionals who have decades of experience treating and advocating for sickle cell patients and their caregivers.
Dr. Carolyn Rowley
Executive Director
From a young age, Carolyn Rowley always had a strong faith and dreamed of one day working as a missionary to improve people’s lives. In a sense, she has fulfilled that dream by embarking on what she considers a divine mission as an advocate for those living with sickle cell disease in California.
As founder and executive director of Cayenne Wellness Center and Children’s Foundation, Rowley has spent nearly 20 years working to reduce the barriers and discrimination faced by individuals with sickle cell disease while increasing awareness among patients, providers, and the public. But she’s not just an advocate; Rowley also is a patient. She experiences the very struggles of those who live daily with the painful disease and yet is determined to create a brighter, more equitable future.
Dima Hendricks
Marketing Strategist
Dima is a therapist and sickle cell warrior with extensive experience supporting individuals and families navigating chronic illness. Her work focuses on advancing sickle cell education, advocacy, and whole-person wellness for patients and caregivers.
She holds a Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling with a concentration in Health and Wellness from Liberty University. Her academic and professional background informs a holistic, culturally responsive approach to wellness and behavior change.
As a Sickle Cell Health Coach, Dima supports individuals in navigating the physical, emotional, and social complexities of sickle cell disease. She is also the creator of the Sickle Cell Wellness Wheel, a strengths-based framework designed to foster balance, resilience, and long-term well-being.
In addition to her clinical and advocacy work, Dima is a published author and speaker focused on confidence-building, leadership, and self-advocacy among women living with chronic conditions.
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