HOSA-Future Health Professionals celebrated the 2023-2024 membership year by having over 12,600 members, advisors, judges, and guests attending HOSA’s 47th Annual International Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas, June 26-29, 2024. HOSA was represented by 54 chartered associations including American Samoa, Canada, China, Korea, and Puerto Rico!
Special congratulations to all HOSA champions who were recognized on stage at the ILC – an outstanding achievement! 2023-2024 was an outstanding year and, together, all HOSA members were encouraged to Dare to Create!
ILC Highlights
The week was filled with excitement and opportunities for members to come to compete, learn, and share their HOSA experiences. Conference highlights included:
- 92 health-related competitive events represented by 11,365 competitors
- 145 educational workshops
- 165 exhibitors including 3 interactive tournaments with finalists recognized at HOSA’s Recognition Session
- NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program) Ceremony
- Hilarity for Charity’s, Sneak Peek of their new film “Taking Care”
- APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) and HOSA members collaborated on Go Baby Go to adapt toy cars, helping young children with disabilities gain independence.
- American Red Cross hosted Adult CPR/AED Training sessions and certified 69 HOSA members.
- HOSA’s own Alumna, Dr. Rayne Rouce, Pediatric Oncologist, Physician Scientist, and Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, was the keynote speaker at the Opening Session and left students cheering and joining Dr. Rouce in her final “science rap.”
- The blood drive hosted by America’s Blood Center and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center collected 384 units, equivalent to saving over 1,000 lives.
Click here to view the following HOSA ILC sessions:
- Opening Session
- Recognition Session
- Academic Testing Center Events, Leadership and Teamwork Awards Session
- Health Professions, Health Science and Emergency Preparedness Awards Sessions
Be sure to view the 2024 ILC Winners Lists.
Outstanding HOSA Alumni. Outstanding HOSA Alumni were honored for their outstanding leadership in the healthcare industry or in a graduate health program.
2024 Outstanding HOSA Alumni Members
The 2023-2024 International Executive Council was celebrated with words like Passionate, Empathetic, Genuine, Service-Oriented, Visionary, Magnetic, and Earnest. They led HOSA’s 47th Annual International Leadership Conference with remarkable dedication, style, and excellence. Congratulations on an outstanding year!
Board Chair, Cindy Beck, celebrated the 2024 ILC as HOSA’s largest conference in history. Chairman Beck did an outstanding job leading all the meetings – sharing HOSA’s conference theme of “Dare to Create!”
HOSA-100 International Advisory Council Recognition
HOSA welcomed six new members to the HOSA-100 International Advisory Council:
- Phyllis Ferrell, Dr PhD, MBA, Brain Health Advisor
- Christi Lower, Ph.D., American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Tim Matray, National Geographic Learning
- Ane McNeil, Trinity Health and HOSA Alumna
- Bryony Ruegg, Ph.D., Bio-Rad
- Kimberly Spivey, HCA Healthcare
Scholarships
At the HOSA 2024 International Leadership Conference, HOSA awarded 103 outstanding HOSA members, represented by 35 sponsors, $122,500 in scholarships. An additional $3,249,200 was awarded in state HOSA scholarships for a grand total of $3,247,100; reinforcing HOSA’s commitment to educational advancement and professional progression in healthcare.
Hall of Fame
HOSA inducted four outstanding individuals into the HOSA Hall of Fame. The HOSA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals and companies who have rendered outstanding service to HOSA, health and biomedical science education, and the health industry.
This year’s Hall of Fame members included:
- HOSA Member – Virgil Guo, Kansas
- HOSA Advisor – Tonya Pennebaker, California
- HOSA Alumni – Shawnee Chaudhury, New Jersey
- HOSA Alumni – Zhehao “Leo” Zhang, China
HOSA Heroes Recognized
HOSA was proud to recognize two groups for outstanding work that embodies what it means to be a future health professional!
Andrea Piedra, Alabama HOSA
Andrea is credited with saving the life of a seven-year-old boy who was choking and needing his airway cleared to dislodge candy to be able to breathe.
Carson Coryer, Colorado HOSA
Carson noticed an unresponsive male on the side of the street and knew exactly what to do with his performing lifesaving CPR support and seeking paramedic action. Even thought the man succumbed cardiac arrest, Carson was a hero in his efforts to save his life.
Goodheart-Willcox Outstanding Service Award
The Goodheart-Willcox Outstanding Service Award recognized three local HOSA chapter advisors, one from each HOSA region, who made exceptional contributions of local, regional, state, and national significance to the promotion, development, and progress of HOSA-Future Health Professionals. HOSA thanks G-W Publisher for sponsoring this award. The award recipients are:
- Western Region — Kelly Jones, Corner Canyon High School, Utah HOSA
- Central Region – Roshanda Alexander, Lawrence County Technology & Career Center, Mississippi HOSA
- Eastern Region – Cindy Midgett, Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, Pennsylvania HOSA
2024-2025 Executive Council
During the annual HOSA Business Session, the voting delegates elected eight knowledgeable and eager HOSA leaders to serve on the Executive Council.
- International President – Nicholas Ballard (NC)
- President-Elect – Ria Mohan (VA)
- Western Region Vice President – Hasvi Patel (OR)
- Central Region Vice President – Aditya Suresh (MN)
- Eastern Region Vice President – Bhavesh Manne (NJ)
- Postsecondary/Collegiate Vice President – Jillian Anderson (TX)
- Secondary Board Representative – Cameron Carter (GA)
- Postsecondary/Collegiate Board Representative – Maddy Yarema (MI)
Read more about the 2024-25 Executive Council.
HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors
The HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors elected three new members to the HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors who will meet on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Southlake, Texas:
- Western Region – State Advisor: Elizabeth Carnesy-Hudson (WA)
- Eastern Region – State Advisor: Loretta Thompson (WV)
- Health Science Supervisor/Teacher Educator: Nikki Bentley (GA)
Honorary Life Membership
HOSA awarded three 2024 Honorary Life Memberships:
- Marcus Henderson, MSN, RN, Immediate Past Chair, HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors
- Sarah Walters, MMHC, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC, Executive Director
- CAPT Charles Tannachion, Alachua County Fire Rescue
Competitive Events
This year 11,365 competitors competed in 92 competitive events with an impressive participation of 653 industry partners, HOSA alumni, and professional associations, who contributed as judges. Prominent organizations such as the American Red Cross (ARC), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the U.S. Army, HCA Healthcare, and CVS Health are key partners, ensuring a diverse range of expertise and high standards of excellence.
View the complete list of competitive event winners and top ten.
View photo gallery of 2024 winners
HOSA Service Project
HOSA’s Premier Service Project is with NMDP, formerly known as Be The Match. Go to www.bethematchhosa.org/ to learn more and get your HOSA chapter involved.
2024-2025 Theme
Theme:
“Powered By People” represents collective strength and community-driven progress. It embodies the limitless opportunities for growth and achievement. HOSA’s success becomes not just a destination, but an ongoing journey fueled by the power of unity.
For the 2024–2025 year, we are an identity with power at its core. The lightning symbolizes the dynamic energy and interconnectedness of people. The lightning bolt represents sudden bursts of innovation and inspiration, while the gears signify the collaboration and synergy of diverse talents and skills.
The logo encapsulates the enduring spirit of collective action and progress, the endless possibilities and boundless unity as we embark on a journey of growth and discovery, propelled forward by the strength of collaborative effort. We can talk about change or be the change we want to be. Every great innovation in this world is POWERED BY PEOPLE.
