NALHE OHIO CHAPTER
OUR CHAPTER BOARD MEMBERS
Paola Basar
NALHE OH Chair of Mentorship & Sponsorship
Paola Basar is currently the Senior Director of the Department of Surgery at The Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus. Born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, Paola brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the board, with a career spanning over 12 years in the healthcare industry. As a proud Latina, she combines her cultural heritage with her passion for improving health outcomes, advocating for diversity and equity within the healthcare system.
Throughout her career, Paola has held key leadership positions where she has been instrumental in driving innovation, improving patient care, and enhancing operational efficiency. Her expertise includes healthcare policy, financial management, operational efficiency, patient advocacy, and organizational strategy, which she leverages to make meaningful contributions to the communities she serves.
Paola has led transformative initiatives that drive sustainable growth, promote research in healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. Her work has consistently focused on making healthcare systems more efficient while ensuring they remain accessible and inclusive for underrepresented communities.
A champion of diversity, Paola has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at increasing Latino representation in healthcare leadership and creating inclusive environments where diverse talent can thrive. in addition to her professional work, Paola is the executive sponsor for OSU medical center Hispanic Latino ERG, an active mentor and speaker, dedicated to supporting the next generation of Latino leaders in healthcare.
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