Hi, I’m Jasmine Christensen, your WV HOSA President! A lot has changed since I first stepped on stage last year. I’m now heading into my senior year at Cabell Midland High School, where I’ve been sharpening my MA and PCT skills to gain real-world healthcare experience throughout college. And speaking of college, I’ve realized I’m less of a scrub girl and more of a suit girl. I hope to one day trade in my HOSA blues for another kind of presidential attire as I pursue a career in healthcare administration and public policy. I’ve been passionate about HOSA since the moment it first popped up on my social media feed. With six incredible classmates and one amazing teacher, we built the first-ever chapter at our school, which has now grown into one of the largest in West Virginia. HOSA changed everything for me. It gave me purpose when I felt lost, drive when I doubted myself, and a community that reminded me I belonged. I’ve grown into someone who not only believes in the power of service, leadership, and hard work but now I get to live it with some of my forever friends. It’s more than an organization. It’s home. A place where I’ve found lifelong friends, unforgettable experiences, and the courage to chase a future bigger than I ever imagined. Continuing to create connections is one of the most important things about HOSA to me, feel free to reach out to me at Jnchris2@stu.k12.wv.us !

Hi, I'm Anika Arora, your WV HOSA Vice-President.

Hello, my name is Shaylen Burkes. I am the Secretary for West Virginia HOSA. I attend South Charleston High School and Ben Franklin Career Center. At South Charleston HS, I am the Senior Class Vice President for the student council and I am a member of the National Honor Society. At Ben Franklin, I am enrolled in the Honors Medical Assisting Class and a member of the National Technical Honor Society. After high school, I would like to go to radiology school. HOSA has helped me throughout the past year with my communication and public speaking skills. I have become much more confident in myself while speaking to others. HOSA will help me learn more things about healthcare and get me ready to assist with patients when I am working as an X-ray technician or an MRI technologist. Contact info: Email: shaylenburkes@icloud.com Phone: +1 304-546-2466

My name is Cameron Edwards, and I'm your WV HOSA Historian. I attended South Charleston High School and Ben Franklin Career Center. I’ve been playing volleyball for 7 years, and this upcoming season will be my senior season! I’m also a competitive dancer. I love dancing so much. I was first introduced to HOSA by my teacher, Ms. Holston. At first, I was nervous about joining HOSA, but my excitement outweighed any fear I had. Becoming a state officer was the best thing that could have happened to me. It’s such an honor. I have met so many new people from all over the world. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime. HOSA has helped me be more confident in myself and my ability to further my medical career. I found a sense of belonging in HOSA. Being a state officer and being a part of HOSA is a major part of my life. I have a strong passion for HOSA, and my goal as an officer is to get as many people involved as I can! Contact info: Email: Cammyedwards@outlook.com Phone: 304-400-8773

Hello! I'm Hydee Wykle, your WV HOSA Reporter.  I am a student at Greenbrier East High School with a passion for Sports Medicine and a genuine love for learning about healthcare. I’m energetic, optimistic, and always try to bring light to the room. HOSA has been one of the most impactful parts of my life not only professionally but also as a person. I’ve met incredible people, traveled to new places, and continue to gain experiences that open doors for knowledge I won’t find written in a textbook. But even more than the opportunities it’s the connections that have ment the most. HOSA helps me discover who I am, what I stand for, and how I want to grow and represent myself. It pushes me to become the best version of myself, while also giving me the chance to support others in finding their purpose too. Whether it’s helping someone step out of their comfort zone or guiding others towards HOSA, I am learning the power of lifting others up while growing myself. Being a part of HOSA gives the next generation including me, a space to grow together, not alone. More than anything, that sense of belonging, pasion, purpose, and drive that I have found nowhere but HOSA is why it is so important to who I am and who I want to be professionally and personally.  contact info: hydeewykle@gmail.com instagram: hydeecw facebook: hydeecw

My name is Alauna Ellis, and I am your WV HOSA Secondary Representative. I am a student at Woodrow Wilson High School as well as the Academy of Careers and Technology where I am in the Therapeutic Services program. I am a varsity basketball player, a member of HOBY, and National Honor Society. Everything I do academically is geared towards one day becoming a Pediatrician. HOSA has provided opportunities I could have never imagined and gave me a community of people who both share similar goals and support mine. I believe that with HOSA I have been set up for a better chance at success, but more importantly I have learned more about myself; about who I am and can be, which to me is endlessly valuable. Alauna M. Ellis alaunaellis@gmail.com 304-575-5707