Director of Programs & Operations for Existence Sanctuary

Diamonique, LBA, BCBA

Director of Programs & Operations

Diamonique, LBA, BCBA, oversees the programs, operations, and organizational systems that help Existence sanctuary thrive. Her expertise in behavior health, leadership, and program development ensures every initiative is carried out with purpose, compassion, and excellence.

Teleah

Youth Learning Ambassador

As a lifelong learner and advocate for youth voices, Teleah helps inspire curiosity, creativity, and personal growth within Existence Sanctuary. Her perspective reminds us that wisdom can be found at every age.

Zanaya

Program Coordinator

Zanaya helps bring Existence Sanctuary's programs and events to life through creativity, organization, and genuine care for the community. Her thoughtful approach helps create welcoming experiences that encourages connection, growth, and joy.

Angelise Banks-Davis

Angie Banks

New York -

Flowers Initiative Liason

Angie serves as our New York Chapter, Flowers Initiative Liaison for Existence Sanctuary, helping grow a movement rooted in kindness, beauty, and human connection.

She believes that small acts of love can create lasting impact, and she is passionate about bringing flowers, encouragement, and moments of joy into the lives of others throughout her community. As a liaison, Angie helps cultivate local partnerships, identify opportunities to serve, and build meaningful relationships that allow the Flowers Initiative to bloom beyond North Carolina.

As one of the founding members of this growing initiative, she is helping plant the seeds for a network of communities where compassion is shared one flower, one conversation, and one person at a time.

"Every flower given is a reminder that someone is seen, valued, and loved."

Jamelia Edwards

New York Regional Director

Flowers Initiative

Jamelia serves as the New York Regional Director for the Flowers Initiative at Existence Sanctuary, helping establish and grow the organization's presence throughout New York.

Driven by a heart for service and community, she works alongside the Existence Sanctuary team to cultivate partnerships, support local outreach, and create meaningful opportunities for people to experience kindness through action. From coordinating initiatives to empowering volunteers, Jamelia helps transform ideas into impact while nurturing a culture rooted in compassion, dignity, and connection.

As a founding leader of the New York chapter, she is helping lay the groundwork for a community where every act of service, every shared flower, and every genuine connection contributes to something greater.

"Communities flourish when people choose to show up for one another—with purpose, compassion, and love."

Queenin Banks

Queenin

Founder & Spiritual Director

Queenin is the founder of Existence Sanctuary, where she guides the spiritual vision, community programs, and wellness initiatives that support personal and collective growth. Her work weaves together mindfullness, sound, nature and intentional living to create spaces where healing and connection can flourish.

Ordained Minister

Somatic Integration Practitioner

Yoga Nidra Certified Guide

Sound Therapy & Sound Healing Accredited Practitioner

Herbalist

Steward of the Earth