Meet the Director.

Maryam Tree Center is guided by the visionary leadership of Darya Bailey, who serves as the Director and is Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, with a diverse background spanning healthcare, nonprofit management, holistic health, and psychology. Darya brings a deep understanding of how social, emotional, and systemic factors shape individual and community well-being. She is pursuing accelerated studies in Psychology with the long-term goal of earning a Phd in Developmental Psychology. A passionate advocate for social equity and community development, Darya is dedicated to advancing psychological science and addressing healthcare disparities that affect minority and underserved populations. Her leadership embodies Maryam Tree Center’s mission to raise awareness about mental health inequities and to promote culturally responsive, family-centered care. Through her commitment to bridging traditional and contemporary approaches to mental health, Darya ensures that Maryam Tree Center serves as a model of inclusivity, compassion, and evidence-based impact—strengthening both Western and Eastern communities across the United States. Her vision continues to inspire meaningful progress and lasting change in the pursuit of psychological and social well-being for all.

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This forum is in honor of my beloved Aunt Carol Corbett, who fought tirelessly in her battle with cancer. To my Uncle Tommy Massey, whose fight during the COVID-19 pandemic left a space in our hearts that can never be filled. To my mother, Angenette, a breast cancer survivor whose strength continues to inspire me. To my father, a retired Navy Lieutenant Commander and former Chief Medical Officer of Chicago Naval Medical Center. To my grandfather, a Washington D.C. businessman and Charleston cement truck driver. To my grandmother, Dorthy L. Massey, an Operating Room Registered Nurse whose compassion and dedication to healing continue to inspire my journey. To my great-grandfather, Oliver Massey, who lived in Ardmore Ward 1 during the time of the Black Wall Street Massacre. To all my ancestors from South Carolina, whose faith and fortitude have shaped my path. And to my paternal grandmother, Dorothy Crump, whose legacy continues through every effort I make.