Malik Hinds is the Secretary of the Board of Wellness Warriors Charity, A native of Bay Shore, New York, Malik brings a dedication to leadership and community wellness. He earned his degree in Community Health at SUNY Cortland, where he also competed on the college track team. Before Cortland, Malik attended Suffolk County Community College and was a standout track athlete.

In describing his approach to leadership, Malik emphasizes setting a positive example for others. He notes:

“As a captain, I try to be an example for my teammates both during practice and in the meets. Being captain comes with a lot of responsibility because everyone looks up to us and we can’t let them down.” – Malik Hinds

Malik applies this same mentality to his role at Wellness Warriors Charity. As Board Secretary, he oversees governance and communication with the organization, leading by example and shouldering responsibility to keep the team aligned with WWC’s mission. His commitment to hard work and teamwork – honed through years as an athlete – helps ensure that the charity’s programs run smoothly and responsively to the chronic illness community’s needs.

Beyond athletics and charity work, Malik is known as an entrepreneurial, world-traveling hard worker. He often travels and learns from diverse wellness communities, bringing those insights back to Wellness Warriors. In every endeavor, Malik combines discipline with empathy, using the leadership skills he learned on the track to support and inspire others.

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Dejiana Esau is a creative design professional and nonprofit leader who serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Wellness Warriors Charity. She brings a broad perspective—having lived and worked in New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas—to her commitment to the charity’s mission of “empowering diverse communities through wellness initiatives”. As a trained designer, Ms. Esau blends artistry with empathy in all she does, infusing the organization’s work with both creative vision and compassion.

Ms. Esau studied design at Suffolk County Community College in New York part of the SUNY system. After completing her studies on Long Island, she gained administrative experience in the public sector. Public records show that in 2015 she served as a Program Aide in Suffolk County’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs. In that role she developed strong organizational and finance skills while supporting community services. This foundation in design and public service informs her practical, mission-driven approach to her work with Wellness Warriors.

As Treasurer, Ms. Esau oversees the charity’s finances with care and transparency, ensuring that budgets and financial plans directly support Wellness Warriors’ programs. At the same time she brings a board-level creative perspective to outreach and program design. Nonprofit experts note that board treasurers are often seen as “trusted and respected professionals” who can serve as excellent organizational ambassadors. True to this expanded role, Ms. Esau frequently represents Wellness Warriors at community events and collaborates across committees. She works closely with staff and fellow directors to mentor colleagues, recruit future financial leaders, and advance strategic initiatives. Her warmth and inclusive leadership style foster teamwork and innovation, helping the nonprofit adapt new ideas while maintaining sound fiscal stewardship.

Ms. Esau’s work exemplifies the intersection of financial stewardship and creative leadership. Under her guidance the organization has strengthened its fiscal planning and sustainability, allowing Wellness Warriors to invest more confidently in programs for people living with chronic illness. Throughout, she remains deeply mission-driven—ensuring that every budget decision and design project serves the goal of building empathy and support for diverse communities. Her dedication to both financial health and creative outreach makes her an invaluable asset to the board and to all who benefit from the charity’s work.

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