State Officer Team
Runyi Liu, President | School: Newark Charter High School Career Area: Biotechnology Grade: 12th Activities: HOSA (3-Time HOSA Public Health Event State Champions, 2022 HOSA Public Health Event International 7th Place, 2023 HOSA Public Health Event International 10th Place), National Youth Science Camp 2023 Delaware Delegate, Youth Environmental Summit (YES!), FIRST Robotics Competition Team 365 the Miracle Workerz (MOE), Student Council, Mock Trial, National Chinese Honor Society, National French Honor Society, Speech and Debate Team What HOSA means to me: Whether it be as a Public Health Event competitor, NCS HOSA chapter member, or Delaware HOSA State Officer, HOSA has provided me with indescribably rewarding experiences, lessons, and memories. HOSA has witnessed and played an integral part in my growth in maturity and passion. In order to give back to such a life-changing organization, I am determined to make this year just as enjoyable for all of our DE HOSA members as it was for me every single year since I joined this organization. Future Goals: After high school, I plan to major in Biology or Chemistry in college on a Pre-Med track. From there, I aim to attend medical school to become a doctor. Currently, I am interested in becoming a medical geneticist, but I would also like to pursue bed-side patient care for newborns as a neonatologist. Favorite Quote: “No matter how difficult and hard something is, I will always be positive and smile like an idiot.” - Chanyeol |
Laura Houghton, Vice President | School: Newark Charter High School Career Area: Biotechnology Grade: 12th Activities: 2022 HOSA ILC Math for Health Professionals 3rd place recipient, National French Honor Society, National Honor Society, Student Council, 2022 National History Day Equality in History special award winner What HOSA means to me: To me, HOSA is about connecting thousands of people all across the globe under a shared passion for health professions. It is about facilitating the growth of connections and the opportunity to explore career pathways we may never have considered. HOSA teaches us hard work, collaboration, and perseverance, which are skills that we can carry with us forever. Through HOSA, we see that the healthcare field is wonderfully complex and that so many different types of people can find a place in it. Future Goals: After high school, I would like to attend college to study biochemistry, molecular biology, statistics, and French. My overall career goal for the future is to earn a Ph.D in biochemistry and lead my own research lab studying either dementia or cancer biology. I strongly believe that there are cures on the horizon for both of these categories of diseases, and it would be an absolute blessing to be part of the effort to find them. Favorite Quote: "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." -Milton Berle |
Conner Jackson, Vice President | School: Newark Charter High School Career Area: Biotechnology Grade: 11th Activities: Varsity Runner for the NCS Indoor and Outdoor Track Team, Intern at Wilmington Pharmatech, Student Council, Science Olympiad, Math League, Black Student Union, Asian Student Union, National Spanish Honor Society, Orchestra, 2022 Project Citizen National Competition Superior Award, 2023 HOSA State Leadership Conference (3rd Place Job Seeking Skills), 2022 University of Delaware CHS Pipeline Program. What HOSA means to me: I had the honor of being able to join HOSA my freshman year. HOSA has been able to provide me with more insight and experience into the different types of fields of interest in the health field. It has provided me with opportunities to meet new people and connect with individuals from all across the globe who share a common interest in health. HOSA has also provided me with the opportunity of becoming a better leader and I look forward to serving as a state officer for ‘23-’24 to gain more insight on what it takes and strive to be an amazing leader and influence. Future Goals: Following High School it is first my goal to get a bachelor’s degree and master's degree. I am very well interested in going into medicine/health. It is my hope that later on in my life I will be working in the industry of pharmaceuticals and drug development, or anything in the chemistry field. I also have a 2nd passion with a goal of also going into politics later on in my life and working in or with the government, and being able to provide insight into what goes on in medicine to those in power. Favorite Quote: “Success is the sum of small efforts - repeated day in and day out”- Robert Collier |
Arjun Bharath, Vice President | School: Middletown High School Career Area: Allied Health Grade: 11th Activities: HOSA ILC 2023 Bronze Medalist in Human Growth and Development, HOSA ILC 2022 4th place finalist in Human Growth and Development. Back to back Delaware HOSA SLC Human Growth and development champion in 2022 and 2023. 2023 Governor’s school of excellence, Odessa fire company cadet, Christiana Care 2023 Volunteen, 2023 Bayhealth Volunteer, Lacrosse, Cross Country, Delaware State Fire School Basic training certified, Math League What HOSA means to me: I’ve been interested in the medical field ever since middle school, and when I entered high school, I figured HOSA would be an interesting club for me. In the following two years, It has been just that and so much more. I’ve had the opportunity to learn more about the medical field and human development and psychology in particular, and I wouldn’t be able to find this information anywhere else. I have been able to take part in community service opportunities that enabled me to give back to the community I grew up in, and I have also been able to get to know and grow closer with amazing people that I otherwise would have never had the chance to meet. In addition to this, HOSA has given me invaluable time-management, leadership, and planning skills that I will continue to use for the rest of my life. Future Goals: After high school, I am planning on attending college as a biomedical engineering major. I am also planning to earn either a medical degree or doctorate degree, although I am still exploring the possibilities of this stage of my career. I have always been very interested in genetics, and the possibility that we could help eliminate the genetic conditions that tens of millions of people suffer from around the world. I am also intrigued by the ethical and moral implications of this field and would love to be on the cutting edge of this field either by founding a startup or becoming a researcher in the field. Favorite Quote: “It is not death a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.” - Marcus Aurelius |
State Management Team
Peg Enslen, State Advisor | Delaware HOSA-Future Health Professionals had a successful year of membership with over 1300 members. Over 150 members and advisors attended the International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Dallas, TX in June. Delaware received the Outstanding HOSA Achievement Award with work that the Cape Henlopen team did with Public Health in creating a public service announcement. Additionally, the state association received a membership increase award and had many members placed in the top 10 internationally for their competitive event. The new HOSA State Officers are ready for whatever the next school year has to offer. I am continuously inspired by the great advisors and students who participate in Delaware HOSA and bring their best in knowledge, skills, and creativity as they lead in their schools and state. It is my sincere desire that Delaware HOSA will have long-lasting benefits for students, advisors, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Delaware. Thank you HOSA members, parents, advisors, and staff from the University of Delaware, Wilmington University, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and many other community-based organizations. Please join me in making Delaware HOSA even greater for this upcoming year! Favorite Quote: "Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives." - Will A. Foster |
Kristen Isaac, MPH Program Manager | Hello! My name is Kristen Isaac and I am excited to be joining the Delaware HOSA team this year! For as long as I can remember I have been attached at the hip to everything healthcare - either through studying, working, or supporting healthcare initiatives, I have learned so much over the years. My experience is wide-ranging, from being a pre-med major, conducting research, building EMR systems, connecting Delawareans to health insurance and a medical home, medical practice management, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and healthcare administration...I have done it all! I have been exposed to various facets of the healthcare system and have seen first hand how multi-disciplinary teams work together to provide patient care, support operations, and more importantly build healthy communities. I have a passion for supporting and developing leaders and look forward to all of the great events, programming, and activities we will tackle together! I am thrilled to partner with the State Officers, advisors and students to make this a great year! I look forward to meeting you all! Favorite Quote: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead |