Candidate for Director, 2024 - 2026

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 Olufemi Odumosu, MSN, CRNA

Fast Facts About Olufemi

          • Lives in the Liberty Educational District
          • Works at New York Presbyterian
          • CRNA since 2020
          • Curriculum Vitae 

 What are the biggest challenges facing the profession?

As a profession, our biggest challenge remains the need for formal recognition by state legislation in New York. This huddle remains the biggest threat to the prosperity of our profession statewide. As a board member, I will dedicate my effort to helping our profession achieve the recognition it deserves. 

What experiences, ideas, connection or resources do you have that would allow you to help with those challenges? 

Prior to becoming a CRNA, I earned a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with a minor in International Relations. These educational credentials will help me bridge the gap between the clinical experience  we all have and the required administrative skills needed to be a board member.   

Name one skill or strength you possess that is unmatched by your colleagues or peers

As a board member, one of my biggest strength will be my experience. I once interned at the United Nations while assigned to the Sierra Leonean embassy. During this time, I amassed strong negotiating skills and learned about policy making. I believe this experience is unmatched and gives me an added advantage with policy formation. I intend to use this experience to be an effective board member and a strong advocate for our profession.

What do you love about being a CRNA? What drew you to the profession? 

What I love most about my profession is the variety of specialty surgeries my training prepares me to do. The successful completion of CRNA training ensures a competent and independent provider. This is one of the reason why our profession is still well esteemed in healthcare. 

Please provide at least one idea you believe will engage or involve members to advance NYSANA’s mission. 

As a board member, I would work with CRNA programs to ensure that the training cohorts are a reflection of the patient population they will serve. Diversity in our profession has improved but can be better. I strongly believe that a well diverse profession will add to patient satisfaction.