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 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