Vanessa Domush is a senior leader in advanced practice with more than 19 years of experience spanning clinical care, operations, and academic leadership. She brings deep expertise in developing and scaling advanced practice clinician (APC) programs, with a focus on care model design, workforce optimization, and interdisciplinary collaboration across complex health systems.
Most recently, Vanessa served as Regional Administrative Advanced Practice leader for Kaiser Permanente Southern California, where she supported strategy and operations for more than 2,100 advanced practice clinicians across multiple specialties and care settings. In this role, she partnered closely with physician and operational leaders to advance APC integration, standardize care delivery, and develop governance structures that supported quality, access, and organizational performance.
Earlier in her career, Vanessa held progressive leadership roles including Lead Advanced Practice Clinician, Director of Nursing, and Department Administrator. In these roles, she led program development, enhanced clinical operations, and strengthened physician–APC collaboration. She is double-boarded as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife, and her clinical background informs her leadership approach and commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
In addition to her operational leadership, Vanessa serves as adjunct faculty at Duke University School of Nursing, where she contributes to the education and development of future advanced practice clinicians.
Vanessa earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Healthcare Leadership, with an emphasis on advanced practice residency and fellowship training outcomes. She is nationally certified and has served as an expert practice consultant for advanced practice for the California Board of Registered Nursing. She has also contributed to state-level policy and regulatory efforts supporting advanced practice clinicians, including service on the California Association of Nurse Practitioners Health Policy Committee.
