Jay Tumulak, DNP, MBA, CRNA, APRN, FAANA
Chief Accreditation Officer
jtumulak@coacrna.org
Dr. Jay Tumulak is a recognized leader in nurse anesthesia education and practice. He earned his Master of Business Administration from Marquette University in 2025, complementing his Doctor of Nursing Practice from Vanderbilt University (2012) and his master’s degree with completion of the Nurse Anesthesia program at DePaul University and Endeavor Health (2008). His nursing career began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1992) and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (1987), both from the Philippines.
Currently serving as Chief Accreditation Officer, Dr. Tumulak previously led the Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program at Marquette University, overseeing its development and growth since its inaugural cohort in 2018. In recognition of his contributions to the profession, he was named a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) in 2023.
An active member of AANA and the Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists since 2008, Dr. Tumulak continues to advance the profession through his leadership, expertise, and commitment to excellence in education and clinical practice.
