06/19/2026
Today, the SASHA Center family shares the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved former intern, facilitator, colleague, and friend, Zenobia Kindle-Davis.
Zenobia first joined the SASHA Center in 2016 as an intern from the Wayne State University School of Social Work. Her brilliance, compassion, and dedication to service were immediately evident. After completing her internship, she chose to remain with the SASHA Center as a facilitator, continuing to support and uplift the communities we serve for many years.
We remember Zenobia’s beautiful smile, infectious energy, welcoming spirit, and her remarkable ability to make people feel seen, heard, and accepted. She brought warmth into every room she entered and approached this work with authenticity, grace, and a deep commitment to healing.
As an organization dedicated to centering Black women and holistic healing practices, we were fortunate to witness the care, passion, and integrity she brought to this work. Her contributions to the SASHA Center and the lives she touched will not be forgotten.
On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff, facilitators, contractors, volunteers, Director of Programs, and myself, we extend our deepest condolences, prayers, and love to Zenobia’s family, friends, colleagues, and all who are mourning her loss.
We are profoundly saddened by her passing, yet forever grateful for the years we shared, the work we accomplished together, and the light she brought to our organization.
May her memory continue to inspire healing, compassion, and community.
With love,
Kalimah Johnson, MA, LMSW
Executive Director & Founder
SASHA Center
