What is HOSA?

HOSA is a global, student-led organization with a mission to empower future health professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA is for students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or have interests in pursuing careers in health professions. This organization provides students with preparation for college, technical skills for their health profession of choice, and leadership- and people skills to help them become successful members of a health care team.

Why Participate in HOSA-Future Health Professionals?

  • Local and national networking and travel opportunities
  • Technical skills and leadership development
  • Community service opportunities
  • Awards and scholarships
  • Connecting with like-minded individuals focused on health-related careers such as healthcare, biotechnology, and biomedical science

State advisor

Candice Mott, candice.mott@dc.gov

Events

  • Washington Leadership Academy, September 23–26, 2023 in Washington, DC
  • DC CTSO Fall Leadership Conference, October 2023, Washington, DC
  • DC CTSO State Leadership Conference, March 2024, Washington, DC
  • International Leadership Conference, June 24–29, 2024, Houston, TX

Annual Dues

  • $20, due November 30

Contact your campus advisor or CTE office to get involved!

Resources

Membership

Competitive Events

Resources

Campus Advisor Information

Advanced Technical Center

  • Andrea Zimmermann, andrea.zimmermann@dc.gov
  • Andrew Christian, christiana@trinitydc.edu

Charles Hart Middle School

  • Nicole Smith, nicole.smith2@k12.dc.gov

Coolidge High School

  • Masaley Kargbo, masaley.kargbo@k12.dc.gov
  • Taylah Hawks, taylah.hawks@k12.dc.gov
  • Donzella Hartwill, donzella.hartwill@k12.dc.gov

DC International Public Charter School

  • Shreyas Patel, shreyas.patel@dcinternationalschool.org

Eastern High School

  • Lara Adewoye, lara.adewoye@k12.dc.gov

Friendship Collegiate Public Charter School

  • Carmielle Darden, cdarden@friendshipschools.org
  • Christina Carrillo, ccarrillo@friendshipschools.org

Jackson-Reed High School

  • Regina McClure, regina.mcclure@k12.dc.gov
  • Danielle Krafft, danielle.krafft@k12.dc.gov
  • Amanda Dezenzo, amanda.dezenzo@k12.dc.gov

McKinley Technology High School

  • Sherry Richardson, sherry.richardson@k12.dc.gov

2023 State Competition Winners

Anatomy & Physiology

  • Jackson-Reed High School – Eva Flaherty (1st)
  • Jackson-Reed High School – Sophia Flaherty (2nd)
  • Jackson-Reed High School – Callahan Flaherty (3rd)

Biomedical Debate

  • McKinley Technology High School – Jaylen Copeland; Naja Skrine; Kyrsten Walker; Michael Terrell (1st)
  • Coolidge High School – Christopher Kamga; Daniel Davis; Jordan Brown Peters-Simmons (2nd)

Biotechnology

  • McKinley Technology High School – Tionna Cozart (1st)
  • McKinley Technology High School – Trinity Christie (2nd)
  • Coolidge High School – Jaeden Gbaba (3rd)

CPR & First Aid

  • DC International Public Charter School – Hanna Furber; Molly Kirsch (1st)
  • DC International Public Charter School – Rafael Shurkin; Dahlia Shuster (2nd)
  • Coolidge High School – Micah Burnett; Allison Romero-Meza (3rd)

Cultural Diversity & Disparities in Healthcare

  • McKinley Technology High School – Jamison Ford (1st)

Forensic Science

  • DC International Public Charter School – Kaelin Mokadam; Samadhi Williamson (1st)

General Chemistry

  • Jackson-Reed High School – Eva Flaherty (1st)
  • Jackson-Reed High School – Sophia Tatton (2nd)
  • DC International Public Charter School – Samadhi Williamson (3rd)

Health Career Display

  • DC International Public Charter School – Daniel Nunez; Elly Donalies (1st)
  • Eastern High School – Ariel Hinson; Sanaa Osbourne-Collins (2nd)

Health Career Photography

  • Coolidge High School – Talaya Denslow (1st)
  • Eastern High School – Ariel Hinson (2nd)
  • Eastern High School – Sanaa Osbourne-Collins (3rd)

Health Education

  • Coolidge High School – Jaysi Encarnacio; Betelhem Menkr; Yexon Marquez-Argueta (1st)
  • Advanced Technical Center – Jayla Pitts; Serenity Shamburger; Quera Simms (2nd)

Interviewing Skills

  • Vivian Vazquez-Grande (1st)
  • Coolidge High School – Carlos Andrade-Milanez (1st)
  • Coolidge High School – Marquis Jackson (2nd)

Medical Terminology

  • Advanced Technical Center – Vella Webb (1st)
  • McKinley Technology High School – Tionna Cozart (2nd)
  • Jackson-Reed High School – Sophia Flaherty (3rd)

Mental Health Promotion

  • Advanced Technical Center – LaYonna Brown; Ja’Juan Cash; Treasure Jenkins; Dontrell Smith (1st)
  • Coolidge High School – Karen Bonilla; Henry Cruz (2nd)

Nutrition

  • DC International Public Charter School – Melanie Delfosse (1st)
  • Jackson-Reed High School – Aoife Kelly (2nd)
  • Coolidge High School – Henry Cruz (3rd)

Pathophysiology

  • Jackson-Reed High School – Sophia Tatton (1st)
  • McKinley Technology High School – Trinity Christie (2nd)
  • DC International Public Charter School – Mateo Post Chiquillo (1st)

Pin Design HOSA (SLC)

  • DC International Public Charter School – Mila Soto (1st)
  • DC International Public Charter School – Elisabeth Hanff (2nd)
  • Coolidge High School – Brenda Martinez (3rd)

Prepared Speaking

  • Jackson-Reed High School – Max Tatton (1st)
  • Prepared Speaking – McKinley Technology High School – Kyrsten Walker (2nd)
  • Advanced Technical Center – Teresa Jimenez (3rd)

Research Poster

  • Coolidge High School – Ja-Nea Johnson (1st)

Sports Medicine

  • DC International Public Charter School – Elly Donalies (1st)
  • DC International Public Charter School – Gabriela Sousa (2nd)
  • DC International Public Charter School – Eloisa Lazzerini (3rd)

Health Career Display (MS)

  • Charles Hart Middle School – Demmi Henderson; London Plight (1st)
  • Health Career Display (MS) – Charles Hart Middle School – Brielle Young; Anaiya Jones (2nd)
  • Health Career Display (MS) – Charles Hart Middle School – Lauren Frye; Madison Johnson (3rd)

Life-Threatening Situations (MS)

  • Charles Hart Middle School – London Plight (1st)
  • Charles Hart Middle School – Joslynn Vallare (2nd)
  • Charles Hart Middle School – Jamari Geeter (3rd)

Prepared Speaking (MS)

  • Charles Hart Middle School – Deziya Bagley (1st)
  • Charles Hart Middle School – Kaliyah Wilkins (2nd)

Contact your campus advisor or CTE office to get involved!

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