ABOUT US

WHAT IS HOSA?

HOSA, a non-profit, student-led organization of Future Health Professionals, is the largest international organization operating in schools for students enrolled in health science and biomedical sciences programs and serving those interested in pursuit of career in health and biomedical professions.

HOSA’s purpose is to develop leadership and technical competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the instructional program.

This student-led organization provides opportunities for students to practice and refine their academics, technical, leadership and teamwork skills to achieve seamless transition from classroom to career.

OUR MISSION

The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students, therefore, helping the student meet the needs of the health care community.

THE GOALS THAT HOSA BELIEVES ARE VITAL TO EACH MEMBER ARE:

  • To promote physical, mental and social well being.
  • To develop effective leadership qualities and skills.
  • To develop the ability to communicate more effectively with people.
  • To develop character.
  • To develop responsible citizenship traits.
  • To understand the importance of pleasing oneself as well as being of service to others.
  • To build self-confidence and pride in one’s work.
  • To make realistic career choices and seek successful employment in the health care field.
  • To develop an understanding of the importance in interacting and cooperating with other students and organizations.
  • To encourage individual and group achievement.
  • To develop an understanding of current health care issues, environmental concerns, and survival needs of the community, the nation and the world.
  • To encourage involvement in local, state and national health care and education projects.
  • To support Health Science Education instructional objectives.
  • To promote career opportunities in health care.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jeremy Searson

SC HOSA Chair

Email: jsearson@lexington1.net

Coming Soon

Chair Elect

Email:

Angel Clark

State Director

Email: aclark@ed.sc.gov

Hanna Beckman

Secretary

Email: hbeckman@dorchester2.k12.sc.us

Maxine McCraw

Treasurer

Email: mmccraw@comcast.net

Nova Stephens

Emeritus

Email:

Katrina Haynes

State Officer Coach

Email: schosahaynes@gmail.com

Amy Donaldson

Assistant State Officer Coach

Email:

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Gunja Patel

State HOSA President

White Knoll High School

Email: jsearson@lexington1.net

Anna Murray

State HOSA Vice President

Center for Public Health & Advanced Medical Studies

Email: schosaanna@gmail.com

Allandave Cabanyan

State HOSA Secretary

Lower Richland High School

Email: schosaallandave@gmail.com

Jessica Neri-Nunez

State HOSA Reporter

Center for Public Health & Advanced Medical Studies

Email: schosajessica@gmail.com

Grace Haines

State HOSA Community Liaison

Academy for Arts, Science & Technology

Email: schosagrace@gmail.com

Bryce Myers

Administrator

Lexington Technology Center

Email: bmyers@lexington1.net

Lucia Watson

SC Health Science Educators President

Conway High School

Email: lwatson@horrycountyschools.net

Rhonda Evatt

SC Health Science Educators Immediate Past President

Pendleton High School

Email: rhondaevatt@anderson5.net

HOSA Alumni

Jay Hartley

SC HOSA Alumni

Enterprise Rent A Car

Email: schosajay@yahoo.com

Local Advisors

Debbie Teusch

Pendleton High School

Email: dteusch@anderson4.org

Rhonda Evatt

Anderson Institute of Technology

Email: rhondaevatt@anderson5.net

Rebecca Howell

Center for Technnical Studies

Email: rhowell@lexrich5.org

Professional Members

Deborah Beasley

SC DHEC

State Volunteer Coordinator

Email: beasleds@dhec.sc.gov

Morgan Bowne

Project Specialist

SC Hospital Association
Regulatory and Workforce

Email: mbowne@scha.org

Lisa Call

Regional Career Specialist

Midlands Technical College–Harbison Campus
Midlands Education and Business Alliance

Email: lcall@mebasc.com

Eric Cockrell

Services

Lexington Medical Center
Nurse Educator, Perioperative

Email: escockrell@lexhealth.org

Nita Donald

Upstate AHEC

Health Careers Program Coordinator

Email: ndonald@upstateahec.org

Chris Enzor

LensCrafters

Dual Licensed Optician

Email: chrisenzor@icloud.com

Bryan Gates

Lutheran Homes of South Carolina

Email: bgates@lhomes.org

Scott Phillips

SC DHEC Midlands Region

Bureau of Public Health Preparedness
Midlands Region

Email: phillist@dhec.sc.gov

Val Richardson

Palmetto Health

Workforce Development Manager

Email: valerie.richardson@prismahealth.org

Alfred Squire

Director, MedEx Academy

Greenville Health System

Email: Al.Squire@prismahealth.org

Susan Teeter, RN

Pre-Health Care Programs Coordinator

Midlands Technical College

Email: teeters@midlandstech.edu