Kristina Bosworth – Dentist and Owner, Eight Creeks Dental

Dr. Kristina Bosworth, DDS, is the heart of Eight Creeks Dental, where she and her team are dedicated to making every patient feel comfortable, cared for, and valued. Originally from Miami and raised in Virginia and Maryland, her passion for dentistry began early, inspired by her aunt’s example and her own volunteer work at Free Dental Clinics and Mission of Mercy events. After earning her biology degree and DDS from Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Bosworth further refined her skills as a Navy dentist, where she learned to provide efficient yet compassionate care. She continues to advance her expertise with hundreds of hours of continuing education, including specialized training in Invisalign, implants, and cosmetic dentistry. Beyond the dental chair, Dr. Bosworth enjoys life’s adventures with her husband, John, and their parrot, TJ Khaled, whether exploring local food, riding motorcycles, or finding peace through prayer, meditation, and fitness. At Eight Creeks Dental, her mission is to provide patients with a different kind of dental experience—one that combines clinical excellence with genuine compassion.  

Anna Jones – Opioid Response Strategist, City of Richmond

Anna Jones currently serves as the Opioid Response Strategist for the City of Richmond. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Anna earned her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and has since dedicated her work to clinical and community-based roles addressing substance use and mental health. Most recently, Anna served as the Opioid Outreach Coordinator for Chesterfield County,
where she led comprehensive, county-wide initiatives to implement and evaluate public health strategies aimed at combating the opioid crisis. Prior to this, she played a key role as a founding staff member of Chesterfield Recovery Academy, where she collaboratively developed recovery programs tailored to high school students across Region 1.

Anna’s approach to the work centers harm reduction and racial equity, advocating that these principles must be foundational to opioid abatement efforts to improve health outcomes and address the disproportionate impacts of the war on drugs in Black, Latine, and other historically marginalized communities. She is passionate about elevating the voices of people who use drugs and those most affected by substance use, emphasizing that effective solutions must be community-driven and culturally
responsive.

Anna is a lifelong resident of Richmond, Virginia currently residing in Forest Hill Terrace with her wife and two adventure-loving dogs.

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