Ms. Teleola chose this career out of her deep desire to empower individuals with knowledge about their mental health and her fascination with the pharmacodynamics of mental illnesses and disorders.
Ms. Teleola Sofola-Akanbi is a dedicated and passionate healthcare professional based in Maryland, USA. Born and raised in Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, her educational journey began at the Adventist Seminary of West Africa, Ilisan Remo, and she later graduated from Remo Secondary School in 2000. Her pursuit of higher education led her to the United States, where she earned an Associate's Degree in Nursing from Frederick Community College, Maryland, in 2013.
She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Frostburg State University, Maryland, and a Master of Science in Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky.
Ms. Teleola is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CRNP, PMHNP-BC) and has accumulated a wealth of experience working in various hospitals across Maryland. Currently serving in a role with the state government, she provides advanced care to individuals with mental health disorders, substance abuse, and addiction disorders. Her special interests include perinatal mental health and substance abuse medicine, and she is committed to treating patients across the lifespan.
Ms. Teleola chose this career out of her deep desire to empower individuals with knowledge about their mental health and her fascination with the pharmacodynamics of mental illnesses and disorders.
Outside her professional life, Ms. Teleola enjoys walking on the beach, savoring the tranquility it brings. She has a fondness for the colors purple and yellow and enjoys the traditional dish of garri and ọjọjọ.
A quote that resonates deeply with her comes from Proverbs 2:10-11, highlighting the importance of wisdom and understanding. During her time at Remo Secondary School, she was profoundly influenced by her chemistry teacher, Mr. Kazeem Olooto, whose dedication and mentorship helped shape her academic and personal journey. Ms. Teleola's best subjects were chemistry and biology, and she cherishes the friendships she made with Yetunde Falano, Remi Soyinka, and Odunayo Ogunyemi. Ms. Teleola's journey, marked by her dedication to mental health care and her continuous pursuit of knowledge, stands as a testament to her commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.