Leadership
ABOUT US
Leadership
Judith Sunny Martin, MPH, BA
Founder & Managing Director, Concept 879
Judith Martin brings more than twenty years of experience across senior living management, community and stakeholder relations, public health, and field operations. She holds a Master of Public Health and a bachelor’s degree in communication.
Her background in research support, data collection, and community engagement shaped the practical, real‑world approach behind Concept 879.
Her expertise in program development, real‑world research, and evaluation allows her to deliver clear findings, structured processes, and actionable insight that help clients move projects forward with confidence. She is also a CDC fellowship recipient, an author, and a professional course developer. She created the G.I.V.E. Model™, a communication and engagement framework designed to strengthen team communication, improve outcomes, and shift individuals from task completion to an ownership mindset.
Judith’s work also includes volunteering with multicultural and community‑based initiatives, reflecting her commitment to inclusive, community‑centered service.
Team Members
Justyce Joyner,
Technology & Digital Systems
Justyce Joyner’s background is in Computer Science, with experience in technology support, systems development, and business consulting. He has worked with the City of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management, Apple Inc., and several start‑ups, contributing to technical solutions, digital tools, and operational efficiency.
He oversees the technical build‑out of our training programs, managing platform setup, digital formatting and overall course functionality. His expertise ensures that every training product runs smoothly, remains user‑friendly, and meets professional delivery standards.
Essence Joyner
Community & Client Strategy Coordinator
Essence holds a bachelor’s degree in public policy and brings more than five years of experience in compliance and client relations. She has worked with government agencies, including the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) and The Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, as well as global organizations such as Apple. She also volunteers as a speaker, encouraging and motivating students as they prepare for college.
Her background reflects a practical, people‑first approach that keeps projects organized, clients confident, and communities engaged.
Concept 879-The Firm,
Who We Are
Concept 879 is a human‑intelligence and operational assurance firm focused on revealing how programs, services, and operations actually perform in the real world. Dashboards and AI show patterns-we confirm reality.
We engage directly with the people doing the work and the people experiencing it. By observing operations in real environments, we verify how services are delivered, sustained, and understood. This gives leaders clear visibility into real‑world performance, so decisions are grounded in truth, not assumptions.
Our work is built on three pillars.
Truth: Real‑World Intelligence.
We focus on understanding how programs and services are actually being experienced by the people they are designed to serve.
Proof: Operational Assurance.
We verify whether services are reaching the intended users and groups, whether people know about them, and whether real‑world conditions support or hinder their use.
Execute: Strategic Guidance and Execution Support.
We guide organizations in strengthening their strategies, outreach, and implementation so their services take hold effectively in real‑world environments.
Concept 879 is a woman‑owned, minority‑owned firm built on more than 30 years of hands‑on experience across senior living operations, public health, community engagement, field operations, and program management. We are based in the Atlanta metropolitan region.
We believe clarity comes from direct engagement, honest observation, and a commitment to understanding reality as it exists so leaders can see the entire picture.
Our Mission
Our mission is two‑fold.
First, we provide the human insight organizations need in a world increasingly shaped by dashboards, systems, and artificial intelligence. We help leaders understand what technology cannot fully see.
Second, we strengthen organizations from within through training and courses. While many companies focus on compliance and task‑based training, we focus on building culture. We improve communication, deepen engagement, and support teams in shifting from a task‑driven mindset to one of ownership and accountability.
One Concept.
Many Solutions.
Taking you from Guessing to Knowing