THE CARES MISSION
While we continue to honor our 40-year legacy in HIV services and prevention, we’re also boldly expanding to provide a wider range of stigma-free care.
This will continue to include comprehensive wraparound services specifically tailored to support those living with HIV. It’s all about dignity and compassion, coupled with clinical excellence.
Amna Osman, MPA
Amna has 24 years of experience as a public health innovator and executive leader, with an extensive background in all aspects of leadership and management. Prior to her current role, she was President and CEO at HAVEN, a domestic and sexual violence nonprofit in the Greater Detroit Area. She is Founder and President of Osman Consulting in Grand Blanc, Michigan, where she provided leadership development both in the U.S. and overseas. Amna served as the Director of the Division of Health, Wellness, and Disease Control for Michigan Department of Community Health, where she oversaw the division which covers Health Disparities Reduction/Minority Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV/AIDS Prevention Education, Care and Treatment, as well as the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and HIV/AIDS Oral Health Program.
Kassem Bourgi, M.D.
With an MD from the American University of Beirut and extensive training in Infectious Diseases from Vanderbilt University, Kassem has honed a patient-centric approach to healthcare, clinical research and medical education serving diverse populations. He is deeply committed to advancing HIV treatment and public health, and has directed multiple funded HIV research projects, including serving as a Primary Investigator for several industry-funded clinical trials. His expertise encompasses spearheading local, regional and national HIV educational initiatives, along with providing training and medical education for students, residents and fellows. Kassem has been invited to speak and share his research findings at several national and international HIV conferences.
Terrance Bond, J.D.
Terrance currently serves as Senior Counsel for HCA Healthcare, where he leads a specialized team seeking to recover denied insurance claims across all HCA affiliate markets. Previously, he was a Division Counsel at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Before joining Vanderbilt, Terrance was Compliance Counsel at The Law Offices of Barry J. Gammons, PLLC., where he developed, implemented and monitored internal and external compliance-facing functions for the firm’s consumer account portfolio. Terrance also served as Assistant General Counsel within the Regulatory Boards Division of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. Prior to his election and since 2020, Terrance has served as an at-large Board member and Chair of CARES’ Public Policy and Advocacy Committee.
