About C3 Cares

Dr. Hope Bussenius, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FAR, is an associate clinical faculty member and co-director of innovation and technology / urban health initiative at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in Druid Hills, Georgia.

Dr. Bussenius’ expertise is in the development of technology. She is the founder of the Take2Heart initiative to promote cardiovascular health in children.

She developed the Transformative Technology Evaluation Assessment Model (2TEAM), which uses smartphone app data aggregators and websites to bridge the gaps in current clinical practice, education and training, research, and health policy. She also developed the 2TEAM2Go Model, which involves community members using the 2TEAM approach to assess community needs and develop and launch customized technology to meet the needs of a community.

Dr. Bussenius has been recognized with the following honors and awards:

• 2021 American Academy of Nursing Fellow
• 2019 American Association of Nurse Practitioner Fellow
• 2019 E. Louise Grant Distinguished Alumna Award
• 2018 Technology Innovation in Clinical Practice Award from Bayada Health Care
• 2016 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Fellow

She was also appointed as the NCAA Emory University Faculty Athletics Representative, chairs for the FAR Advisory Committee, and serves on the FARA Executive Committee.

Dr. Bussenius is an Indian tribal member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

Charles E. Moore, MD, is a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Emory University School of Medicine. A board-certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Moore specializes in the surgical treatment of cancers of the head and neck with a focus on craniomaxillofacial and anterior skull base surgery. He treats head and neck cancer patients at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Moore serves as president of the American Association for Cancer Education (AACE). He is also a member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Georgia Society of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery; National Medical Association; North American Skull Base Society; and Society of Robotic Surgery.

Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, MPH, MPA, is a board-certified infectious diseases physician and a medical epidemiologist. She began her public health career in 1998 as a member of the CDC’s elite Epidemic Intelligence Service. She has served as a foreign diplomat in the Caribbean, an academic researcher, and the former chief medical officer for the DC Medicaid program. Dr. Fitzpatrick is a member of the Institute of Medicine/ National Academy of Sciences Roundtable on Health Literacy and an Aspen Institute Health Innovator Fellow. She is the founder and CEO of Grapevine Health, a digital health media company she established to build trust and improve patient engagement among Medicaid patients through delivering culturally appropriate and relatable health information.

Founder & CEO of C3 Cares

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in Washington, D.C

Dr. Erin Athey is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who has spent nearly two decades working on the east side of  Washington, D.C., as a clinician, educator, and community-engaged scholar to improve health outcomes for those who are under-resourced and disenfranchised.

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Vernon Richardson, MSW, MA(RS)

Vernon Richardson, MARS, MSW is the Chief Operations Officer at C3 Cares. With over thirteen years of experience in Grant Management and a passion for community engagement, Vernon specializes in developing and overseeing innovative and impactful programs by securing grant funding. His expertise lies in creating sustainable initiatives that make a difference.

Vernon is deeply committed to advocating for marginalized communities, utilizing his expertise to address the social determinants of health and promote equity by removing barriers to essential medical and mental/behavioral health services.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of West Alabama and a Master of Social Work from Howard University. His graduate studies focused on dual concentrations: Child and Family Welfare Practice and Health Policy. In addition, Vernon has also obtained a Master of Arts in Religious Studies from Howard University, further enriching his understanding of the complex societal issues he strives to address.

Christina Johnson, MSN, FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of experience in healthcare.  Her nursing career includes experience in Labor & Delivery and High Risk Perinatal working with the underserved populations in Detroit and Washington, DC. Ms. Johnson is an alumna of The George Washington University where she obtained her masters. She continues her relationship at the university in her role as Director of Clinical Education and Compliance for the School of Nursing.

Ms. Johnson’s mission is to create memorable experiences for patients across all age groups through quality healthcare and optimal patient outcomes.  Her clinical focus revolves around adolescent and women's health. She is exceptionally passionate about empowering patients through education, fostering advocacy.

A native of PG County, Maryland, Ms. Johnson currently resides in Northern Virginia.  In moments of relaxation, she enjoys reading, pursuing fitness activities, and cherishing quality time with her family and friends.