Organization Spotlight: HOSA on Campus

Amanda Taylor, Writer

November 29, 2023

What is HOSA?

HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services, and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. (https://hosa.org/what-is-hosa/)

SWOSU HOSA is led under the supervision of Allied Health Instructors Teri Stubbs and Amy Maynard.

This week, with the help of co-event coordinator, Adele Drummond, I got the insider on SWOSU HOSA.

Adele stated “HOSA is an organization for future healthcare professionals. Anyone wanting to go into the healthcare field is welcome to join, regardless of the major! The mission of HOSA is to empower Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration and experience. There are several aspects that make up HOSA. There are competitions which allow HOSA members to show their expertise in various health care related events, and there is a national service project that HOSA chapters all over the Nation support. It is currently Be The Match. There is also the opportunity to earn scholarships through HOSA, and there is statewide conferences twice a year, with an annual national conference.”

So far, HOSA has hosted a Halloween themed movie night and more recently, Friendsgiving. They will have more events planned in the spring semester.

“The easiest way to join is to come to a meeting! We welcome anyone who wants to get involved! We meet once a month on a Wednesday at 12:00 in Old Science, room 200.”

The officers of SWOSU HOSA are:

President: Jaelie Lamar

Vice-President: Emily Farr

Co-secretary/Co-treasurer: Bailee Yarbrough

Co-secretary/Co-treasurer: Myrical Macias

Co-event Coordinator: Adele Drummond

Co-event Coordinator: Camden Tremblay

Social Media Specialist: Ashley Orellana Montiel

Check the HOSA bulletin board in the Old Science Building or on our Instagram @swosu_hosa for more information!

About the Contributor

Amanda Taylor, Photographer/Reporter

Amanda Taylor is a sophomore from Hinton, OK majoring in Business Markting. Amanda is serving as a 1st year Orientaion Leader for SWOSU, as well as working for The Southwestern. She joined the team in November of 2023. Amanda is a student life photographer and writer. Outside of college, Amanda is passionate about pursuing photography, spending time with family and friends, praising Jesus and watching softball. (Boomer Sooner)