Make it practical
Every lesson should help someone take the right action in a real situation.
About CTR4HESS
Education that turns knowledge into confident action
The Center for Health Educators and Safety Specialists helps people and organizations create safer, healthier communities through practical, supportive training.
Victoria Y. Buggs, MPH, RN, BSNFounder & Lead Educator
Meet the founder
A life of service, education and care
Victoria Y. Buggs is a registered nurse, public-health professional, certified case manager, delegating nurse and U.S. military veteran with 20 years of service. Her career has consistently centered on one purpose: giving people the knowledge and confidence to care for others.
After beginning her nursing journey at Howard University, Victoria built experience in telemetry, patient education, curriculum development, program evaluation and professional training. In 2014, she founded the Center for Health Educators and Safety Specialists to make high-quality CPR and safety education more accessible to professionals and community members throughout the DMV.
Her teaching is warm, thorough and practical. Learners do not simply watch—they practice, ask questions and leave better prepared to respond.
Registered NursePublic Health EducatorMilitary Veteran
What guides us
The standard behind every class
Teach with care
People learn best when they feel respected, supported and free to ask questions.
Build confidence
Knowledge matters. Confidence turns that knowledge into a response.
Serve the community
Safer workplaces, homes and schools begin with prepared people.
Service & recognition
Built on experience you can trust
- Woman-Owned Small Business certification
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification
- 2017 Maryland Hero Award recipient
- Healthcare, curriculum and training-program experience
Your next step
Learn the skills. Build the confidence. Be ready.
Book an individual class or tell us what your organization needs.