Minnesota State Officer Team
“The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.” – John Buchan
“We're not just some club; we are the future of healthcare in Minnesota and beyond!”
Tristen Rothrum, Anoka High School, State Officer President ‘22-23 23’-24’ International Central Region VP
State Officers play a crucial role in the HOSA-Future Health Professionals (HOSA-FHP) organization. These individuals are elected representatives from various schools across Minnesota who work diligently to manage and improve the overall HOSA experience for all members. Their responsibilities range from organizing statewide events, conferences, and competitions to serving as a communication bridge between HOSA-FHP chapters across the state. They engage in strategic planning, policy making, and advocacy for healthcare education, aiming to provide the best opportunities for members to learn, grow, and develop leadership skills in the field of healthcare.
Minnesota HOSA State Officers
Aditya Suresh
He/him
President
“Now is the time to seize the day, stare down the odds & seize the day—minute by minute, that’s how you win it; we will find a way—but let us…
Elaine Phan
She/her
President - Elect
“What you are looking for is already in you. Do not try to become something else.”- Thich Nhat Hanh Joining her freshman year of highschool, HOSA-Future Health Professionals has gifted…
Dhiren Akkina
He/him
Vice President of Growth
“You must have a level of discontent to feel the urge to want to grow.”– Idowu Koyenikan Going into his third year, Dhiren has always had a passion for HOSA…
Emily Hensel
She/her
Vice President of Engagement
“When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom large. But when we focus on others, our world expands. Our own problems drift to the…
Viplav (Vip) Patturi
He/him
Vice President of Middle and Collegiate Relations
“You’ll have to be addicted to hard work” – David Goggins In 2020 Viplav met a whole community of future health professionals at his first State Leadership Conference. Now, as…
Ella Weinstein
She/her
Public Relations
“And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is…
State Leadership Team
Summer Hagy
She/her
State Advisor
Summer Hagy is the dynamic State Advisor and Executive Director of Minnesota HOSA-FHP. As a part of the Healthforce Center of Excellence, she oversees the development and implementation of innovative…
Lauren Trygstad
She/her
State Officer Advisor
Lauren Trygstad is an integral part of the HOSA-Future Health Professionals community. Her journey with HOSA spans seven enriching years, from her initial role as a State Officer to her…
MN HOSA Regions
Your regional officer is your primary point of contact and is here to support your needs. Each officer is assigned specific schools within their region, so you can always find someone who understands your local context.
Officer Request Form: https://forms.gle/nVqzomn2xz2JbFfa7
Aditya’s Region
- Edina
- Kingland
- Mankato
- St. Clair
- Worthington
- Eden Prairie
- Redwood Falls
- Shakopee
Elaine’s Region
- Monticello
- Andover
- Blaine
- Champlain
- Coon Rapids
- Osseo
- Zimmerman
- Alexandria
- Anoka
- Rogers
- Elk River
- District 728 Hosa
- Mounds View
Dhiren’s Region
- Hutchinson
- Maple Grove
- Saint Cloud Tech
- Wayzata
- Bertha-Hewitt
- Nova Classical Academy
- Fergus Falls
- Ortonville
Emily’s Region
- Chanhassen
- Denfeld-Duluth
- Gustavus College
- Sibley East-Arlington
- Southwest Metro-Chaska
- St. Peter
- Prior Lake/Savage
- High STEP Academy
Vip’s Region
- Apple Valley
- East Ridge
- Eastview
- NE Metro 916
- Red Wing
- SPPS
- Saint Louis Park
- Proctor
- SW Metro 916
- U of M Twin Cities
Ella’s Region
- Alexandria Community College
- Forest Lake
- Rochester P-TECH
- White Bear Lake
- Woodbury
- Hill Murray
- Stillwater
- Saint Croix Prep
- Mounds Park Academy
Ken’s Region
- Alexandria Community College
- Forest Lake
- Rochester P-TECH
- White Bear Lake
- Woodbury
- Hill Murray
- Stillwater
- Saint Croix Prep
- Mounds Park Academy
Past State Officers
2022-2023
- President: Tristen Rothrum (Anoka) – University of Minnesota
- Vice President/Board Representative: Sivaani Anandkumar (Shakopee) – BS/MD Tulane University
- Vice President of Engagement: Charlie Workman (Lakeville North) – PharmD University of Iowa
- Vice President of Growth: Neha Kodali (Wayzata) – University of Minnesota
- Vice President of Middle & Collegiate Relations: Sami Tesfaye (Eastview) – Washington University St. Louis
- Public Relations: Vaishu Sudhahar (Shakopee) – Brooklyn College BS/MD
- Activities Coordinator: Malia Hasselius (White Bear Lake) – University of Minnesota
2021-2022
- President: Neha Thawani Nanda
- Vice President: Sivaani Anandkumar – Tulane University BS/MD
- Vice President of Secondary Relations: Mariam Hassan – University of Minnesota
- Vice President of Middle School Relations: Daniella Dake – Harvard University
- Vice President of Post Secondary Relations: Sami Tesfaye – Washington University St. Louis
- Public Relations: Bhavesh Boyapati – Indiana University
- Secretary: Winni Zheng – Johns Hopkins University
2020-2021
- President: Dawson Clifton – West Point Academy
- President-Elect: Neha Thawani Nanda
- Vice President of Secondary Relations: Lauren Trygstad – Gustavus Adolphus College
- Vice President of Post Secondary Relations: Sena Geleto – University of Minnesota
- Vice President of Middle School Relations: David Wilkens – University of Utah
- Public Relations: Chau-mi Phan – University of Minnesota
- Secretary: Tharun Inturi – University of Minnesota
2019-2020
- President: Gauthum Nair – University of Pennsylvania
- President-Elect: Dawson Clifton – West Point Academy
- Vice President: Lauren Trygstad – Gustavus Adolphus College
- Vice President: Sydney Ziemer – University of Minnesota (Rochester)
- Vice President: Sena Geleto – University of Minnesota
- Secretary: Jack Kujath
2018-2019
- President: Jake Kujath – University of Minnesota (Rochester)
- President-Elect: Gauthum Nair – University of Pennsylvania
- Vice President: Alyssa Arnold – University of Minnesota
- Vice President: Angela Belous – University of Minnesota
- Vice President: Briana Clifton – University of Minnesota BS/MD
- Vice President: Monica Montejo
- Vice President: Morgan Steinkamp – University of Alabama
- Historian: Dawson Clifton – West Point Academy
- Secretary: Sydney Ziemer – University of Minnesota (Rochester)
- Reporter: Jacob Donacik
