2026 State Leadership Conference

Round One RESULTS

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DE HOSA Scholarship & Compendium

To commemorate HOSA’s dedication to fostering healthcare professionals, Delaware HOSA has compiled over 50 scholarships available to students pursuing a post-secondary education. It is out hope that our compendium alleviates the stress that comes with financing education!

The Delaware HOSA Compendium also contains numerous volunteer and internship opportunities for anyone seeking to gain experience in various healthcare-related spheres.

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48th Annual International Leadership Conference
Delaware’s HOSA–Future Health Professionals recently made an impact at the 48th Annual HOSA International Leadership Conference. With more than 13,000 students in attendance from around the world, the event highlighted the power of people-centered leadership in preparing the next generation of health professionals.

Delaware’s delegation included 121 students from 15 local HOSA chapters. These students competed against peers from 54 chartered HOSA associations in 97 competitive events, earning Top 10 national finishes in five events:

  • Dental Terminology – 2nd Place (Sudipa Chowdhury of Newark Charter High School)
  • Emergency Medical Technician – 4th Place Team (Gabrielle Shubert and Thai Wells  of New Castle County Vocational Technical School District’s St. Georges Technical High School)
  • Epidemiology – 4th Place (Akshaj Bais of Newark Charter)
  • Biotechnology – 6th Place (Ella Miller of Newark Charter)
  • Occupational Therapy – 6th Place (Carter Kraiss of St. Georges Technical)

Additional highlights from the conference include:

  • A Delaware HOSA State Officer representing the state during the Parade of Flags.
  • Kimberly Hines of Odessa High School honored for outstanding advisory work in both secondary and middle school chapters.
  • Conrad Schools of Science nationally recognized for their impactful HOSA Service Project.
  • Indian River High School and Newark Charter School receiving the Barbara James Service Award (Bronze Level) for over 100 hours of community service.

Delaware’s success at the conference reflects the broader mission of career and technical education (CTE) across the state. CTE programs prepare students for both college and careers through hands-on learning, early postsecondary access, and industry-recognized credentials. Through HOSA and other Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), Delaware students apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, developing critical technical and leadership skills essential for high-demand careers in health and medicine.

18th Annual Washington Leadership Academy
2024-2025 DE HOSA State Officers had the honor of attending the 18th Annual Washington Leadership Academy. They networked and collaborated with the International Executive Council and fellow State Officers across the country. They attended leadership sessions and seminars and left with ideas and activities to bring back to Delaware for future conferences and community service projects. DE HOSA State Officers also had the opportunity to meet with staffers for Senator Chris Coons, discussing a variety of topics and to thank Senator Coons for his continued support of CTE education. This year’s WLA had the inclusion of the service project of Be the Match. DE HOSA State Officers will continue to incorporate Be the Match in Delaware, growing such a great cause!

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Meet Your State Officers

Akshaj Bais

President

School: Newark Charter
Career Area: Biotechnology
Grade: 12th

Sudipa Chowdhury

Vice President

School: Newark Charter
Career Area: Biotechnology
Grade: 12th

Carter Porter

Vice President

School: Indian River High School
Career Area: Allied Health
Grade: 12th

Joshua Soto

Historian

School: Delcastle High School
Career Area: Biomedical Sciences
Grade: 12th

Ella Zhao

Ella Zhao

Vice President of Community Service

School: Newark Charter
Career Area: Biotechnology
Grade: 12th

Briana Catalon

Briana Catalon

Vice President of Kent County

School: Smyrna High School
Career Area: Allied Health
Grade: 12th

Harshini Avula

Secretary

School: Newark Charter
Career Area: Pediatrics
Grade: 11th

Meet Your 2025-2026 Delaware HOSA State Leadership Team!

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