Professional Experience
Dr. Olugbenga Agbelemose is a healthcare leader, educator, and speaker who has dedicated his career to empowering individuals and teams to achieve success through innovation, leadership, and collaboration. With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Dr. Agbelemose has expertise in adult, pediatric, and neonatal respiratory care. He is certified as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Specialist, as well as a Certified Pulmonary function Technologist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Dr. Agbelemose's expertise spans across multiple industries, including healthcare and education. As a speaker, he is dynamic, engaging, and inspiring. His talks are always engaging, informative and actionable, and he has a unique ability to connect with his audience and leave a lasting impression.
- Associate Director for Respiratory Therapy, Blood Gas, and Pulmonary Function Labs at Cedar Sinai Medical Center
- Adjunct Professor at Loma Linda University - Department of Cardiopulmonary Science, School of Medicine
- Leadership positions with Providence Health and Services (PHS) in Southern CA and Oregon
- Leadership roles at St. Joseph Health System in Orange CA
- Assistant Professor at West Coast University in the Master of Health Administration Online program
- Member of California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC), American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA), and American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
- Chair for DE&I for the ACHE of Southern CA
- Advancement and Finance Committee Board member of the CSRC
- Compact Licensing Task Force member for the AARC
- Leadership and Innovation Council member for Alliance Organ and Transplantation
- Student Ambassador for the Rossier School of Education at USC
Education & Qualifications
Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership
Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California (USC)
Master of International Business Administration
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Clinical Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Specialist (NPS), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)