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Meet the Team
We invite you to meet the professionals whose expertise helps guide the mission and success of C3 Cares in Washington, D.C.
Erin Athey
DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Founder and CEO
Family Nurse Practitioner
(she/her)
Dr. Erin Athey, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, has dedicated nearly two decades to improving health outcomes in Washington, D.C.'s underserved communities as a clinician, educator, and scholar. Her work has led to innovative, community-based health initiatives, including award-winning mental health literacy programs and a mobile health program for COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and education across Wards 5-8. Driven to enhance healthcare access, Dr. Athey founded C3 Cares, a groundbreaking model featured in The Washington Post, ABC News, and Forbes, recognized for transforming healthcare delivery. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member at George Washington University and specializes in HIV/AIDS care.
Pamela Slaven-Lee
DNP, ARNP, FAANP
Chief Operating Officer
Family Nurse Practitioner
Prior to joining C3Cares, Pamela Slaven-Lee, DNP, APRN, FAANP, served as the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. Her principal areas of clinical practice include leadership, administration, internal medicine, pathology, gastroenterology, hepatology, and simulation-based learning. Prior to joining Marymount, Dr. Slaven-Lee, served as both the interim dean and the senior associate dean for academic affairs at the George Washington University School of Nursing (GW). She also previously held faculty and leadership appointments at the Uniformed Services University and Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies. Dr. Slaven-Lee is a fellow in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and a Sigma Theta Tau Experienced Nurse Leadership Academy scholar. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing from the University of Maine, and she earned a doctorate in nursing practice from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). She was awarded the CWRU Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Young Alumni Award for Excellence in 2020. She is known for her work in graduate nursing simulation and experiential learning and has written extensively on the subject. Her work in the area of simulation-based learning has been nationally-recognized and disseminated as foundational in the design of competency-based simulation scenarios in advanced-practice nursing education. Her service has largely come in the provision of leadership at the curricular, program, school, and university level over the course of her career. Prior to her career in academe, Dr. Slaven-Lee practiced as a family nurse practitioner in Maine, providing care to under-resourced patient populations in rural areas. Her work has led to innovative, community-based health initiatives, including award-winning mental health literacy programs and a mobile health program for COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and education across Wards 5-8. Driven to enhance healthcare access, Dr. Athey founded C3 Cares, a groundbreaking model featured in The Washington Post, ABC News, and Forbes, recognized for transforming healthcare delivery. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member at George Washington University and specializes in HIV/AIDS care.
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Ebony Thomas
RN, BSN
Nurse Manager
(she/her)
Ebony Thomas, RN, BSN is a Registered Nurse who has been serving the DMV area for over a decade, with experience in patient advocacy, clinical operations, and healthcare project management. She currently serves as a Nurse Manager with Community Concierge Care (C3 Care), supporting care coordination and program development to improve access and continuity of care. Her background includes leading immunization and emergency response initiatives, overseeing clinical operations and EMR implementations, and supporting federal health programs to deliver timely, high-quality care. She is currently completing herPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)programs and remains committed to strengthening healthcare systems through compassionate, patient-centered care.
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Teria Sands
MSN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
(she/her)
Ashley Myers
FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
(she/her)
Angela Carter
FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
(she/her)
Teria Sands, a board-certified nurse practitioner, has over eight years of experience in acute, critical, and home health care. A D.C. native, she earned her BSN from Bowie State and MSN from Marymount University in 2024, now pursuing her doctorate. Passionate about public and maternal health, she joined C3 Cares in 2025 to help reduce health disparities. Teria values patient advocacy, compassionate care, and building strong connections. ​In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, yoga, cooking, and time with loved ones.
Ashley Myers, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to caring for patients of all ages in the community. She focuses on building trust, listening closely, and providing care that supports the whole person. Passionate about prevention and wellness, Ashley works to make healthcare accessible, respectful, and empowering for every patient.
Angela Carter, FNP-C, is the wife of a Marine Corps Officer and a proud mother of two beautiful daughters, Erin and Briana. A distinguished graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Angela received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 1987. Subsequently, she earned a Master of Arts from Webster University and a Master of Science from Duke University. Angela was the recipient of the Clinical Practice Excellence Award from Duke University in 1990 and has since practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Additional career highlights include work as a Health Care Provider with a non-profit organization committed to providing quality health care and promoting wellness to patients in need. In 2001, Angela accepted a government position at Womack Army Medical Center to serve the health-care needs of both active and retired service members and their families. Angela’s passion is helping patients achieve optimal health and weight loss goals. iWith respect to managing work and life, Angela states, “It is challenging, exciting, and not without sacrifice, but I love it, and most of all God has been good to our Family.
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Bicki Serrano
Medical Assistant
(she/her)
Bicki Serrano, a skilled Medical Assistant with C3 Cares, lives and works in DC, focusing on expanding her knowledge in science, healthcare, and fitness. Originally from Honduras, Bicki is a native Spanish speaker who moved to the U.S. in 2018, driven by a desire to create a better life for her family back home. With support from her aunt, Bicki completed high school in the U.S. and continued her studies, earning her Medical Assistant certification in 2024. Alongside her medical work, she has enjoyed diverse experiences, from restaurant roles to enhancing her skills in education, language, and healthcare.
Khadijah Chase
Medical Assistant
CCMA
(she/her)
Khadijah is a dedicated and compassionate CCMA with over 5 years of experience in different specialities. She lives and works in DC. She has experience working with patients who have chronic illness. She has strong empathy skills and always puts her best foot forward when taking care of patients' needs. Khadijah wants to continue her education and become an RN.
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Sifon Cole
Community Health MA
BS, CCMA
(she/her)
Sifon Cole is a Community Health Medical Assistant at C3Cares in Washington, D.C., with over 11 years of experience in healthcare supporting diverse patient populations through compassionate, client-centered care. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Wellness and is currently completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University, and is completing her counseling internship. Sifon’s work bridges physical health and behavioral health, drawing on her background in medical assisting, care coordination, and patient advocacy. She is passionate about helping individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered in their care journeys. Her long-term goal is to support clients in healing mind, body, and spirit through integrative approaches to counseling that include cognitive-behavioral, creative, and holistic practices. Sifon believes that with the right support, people have the ability to reconnect with their strengths and actively participate in their own healing and well-being.
Meet Our Administrative Staff
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Ohara Madikoto
Clinic Office Administrator
CNA
(she/her)
Ohara is a skilled and tech-savvy virtual assistant with five years of experience supporting individuals and clinicians. With a background as a certified nursing assistant and volunteer experience helping patients with daily activities, she brings strong communication and interpersonal skills to her role at C3 Cares. Her responsibilities include scheduling appointments, managing calendars, handling email correspondence, data entry, and providing customer support.
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Rebecca Ntabane
Community Health Administrator
(she/her)
Rebecca Ntabane is a Community Health Administrator at C3 Cares, specializing in program coordination, patient support, and community engagement. With a background in communication and administration, she streamlines patient-provider coordination, supports marketing efforts, and ensures efficient data management. While pursuing a BA in Communication Science, she applies her academic insights to her professional role. Outside work, Rebecca runs a wellness channel promoting positivity and healthy living, while exploring entrepreneurial ventures.
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Jewel Adelsberg
Public Health Outreach Specialist
BS Public Health
(he/him)
Jewel Adelsberg is a Public Health Outreach Specialist at Community Concierge Care (C3 Cares), where he leads community engagement, health education, and mobile clinics across multiple D.C. Housing Authority (DCHA) communities. His work prioritizes strong collaboration with DCHA, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), academic partners, and community-based organizations to create seamless, accessible pathways to primary care for public housing residents. Additionally, Jewel is the primary staff member managing the Black Women’s Health Initiative pilot grant from DC Health to increase utilization of PrEP among Black Women in D.C.. He works closely with several key stakeholders to strengthen care coordination, improve communication systems, reduce administrative barriers, and align outreach with population health priorities. Jewel also contributes to C3 Cares’ program development and evaluation efforts, helping shape strategies that advance health equity across public housing. In 2023, Jewel earned his Bachelor’s in Public Health from the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, where he focused on community health, health policy and program evaluation. He is passionate about building trust, increasing care access, and supporting innovative, community-rooted models of health delivery.
Breyana Hopkins
MPH Public Health / CCMA
Patient Engagement Strategist
(she/her)
Breyana serves as C3 Cares’s Patient Engagement Strategist, focusing on building meaningful connections with patients and ensuring their voices are at the center of care. With Bachelor's Degrees in Health Sciences (BS) and Theatre (BA), as well as a newly awarded Master of Public Health from George Washington University, she is passionate about improving the patient experience. She joined C3 Cares in 2025 to support the mission of providing accessible, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare. In her role, she enthusiastically works to improve clinic operations, processes, and communication tools to enhance holistic, whole-patient care and support. She loves learning more about community and individual experiences in medical or social settings and applying those lessons to practice. With her creative mind and people-centered spirit, she is sure to connect with our community, advance the C3 Cares mission, teach others in ways that resonate, and hopefully make them smile! Alongside her strategic work, she is also one of our medical assistants! In her free time, she enjoys watching the arts, dancing, and crafting.
Meet Our Nurses
Elise Eisenstat
BSN, RN
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