Donte Flanagan 04Ox 06N

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Founder, Modern Vascular & Bigger Dreams, Better Tomorrows Foundation | Memphis, TN

Independence, diversity, equity, and financial freedom drive Donte A. Flanagan. Born and raised in Chattanooga, TN, he has a doctorate in nursing practice from Columbia University and a master of science in nursing from Samford University. A founding member of the National Black Nurses Association of Greater New York City and the Council on Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare, he is president-elect of Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Alumni Association. Prior to the release of his highly anticipated memoir, Dream Big, Flanagan established the Bigger Dreams, Better Tomorrows Foundation. Its Dream Big Mentorship Program encompasses a three-tier format that equips RNs to become quality perspective nurse anesthesia candidates and sustains mentees through a monthly Dream Big Wellness Support Group. By way of his professional work, community involvement and public speaking, he aims to push the profession and culture forward to new heights.