Dr. Femi Olarubofin is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and the Founder and CEO of Nolo Behavioral Healthcare, a leading mental health practice dedicated to compassionate, culturally informed, and stigma-free mental health care. With more than a decade of professional experience, Dr. Olarubofin has built his career on purpose, resilience, and a deep passion for transforming the way communities experience mental wellness.

A certified consultant to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dr. Olarubofin is widely recognized for his expertise in mental health and disability evaluations, providing trusted clinical insight that shapes fair and evidence-based assessments. His visionary leadership was evident early in his career, he was part of the team that pioneered the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department at TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, expanding access to specialized care for young people and families.

Before founding Nolo Behavioral Healthcare, Dr. Olarubofin served with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for over seven years, where he progressed from psychiatric registered nurse to nurse leader on geriatric psychiatric, memory care, and long-term care units. His advocacy for trauma-informed practices led to significant improvements in patient dignity and safety—most notably his initiative ensuring Military Sexual Trauma (MST) veterans receive private-room accommodations to promote healing and respect.

Dr. Olarubofin also brought his expertise to Mercy Community Healthcare in Franklin, Tennessee, where his commitment to inclusion and equity helped increase minority patient representation from 2.6% to 6.8% within one year.

Today, through Nolo Behavioral Healthcare, Dr. Olarubofin continues to lead with compassion and purpose—empowering individuals to heal, rediscover hope, and live meaningful, balanced lives. His work embodies the belief that mental health care should be accessible, innovative, and stigma-free for all.