Tessa N. Burrus-Sanders, MBA, MS, APRN, FNP-C

Tessa Nicole Burrus-Sanders, MBA, MS, APRN, FNP-C, is a highly accomplished healthcare professional with a diverse educational background. Holding an M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration from Regent University, a Certificate in Health Law, Policy, and Management from Texas A&M, and an M.S. in Family Nurse Practitioner from Hampton University, Tessa has excelled as a Nurse Practitioner in Legacy Care, Davita Integrated Care Management, and Sentara Medical Group.

Her leadership roles include Clinical Lead and PHA Lead at Logistic Healthcare and in palliative care with Aspire Healthcare. As a Registered Nurse, she contributed to Sentara Cardiac Cath pre/post and served as a Charge Nurse overseeing Vascular/Renal/ENT Step-down Units. Actively engaged in professional organizations, Tessa's commitment to advancing healthcare is demonstrated through participation in the Sentara Advanced Leadership Program and leadership in NP/PA education.

Her impressive qualifications and passion for healthcare leadership, education, and community service define her as an influential figure in the field.