Minnesota State Officer Team

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.

Applications are released January 19th, 2026 and close on February 20th, 2026 with interviews the following week. Applicants must be a current freshman, sophomore, or junior in high school and attend SLC in person (March 9th-11th). Six officers are elected each year. Each school can send a maximum of 3 applicants. No more than 2 state officers elected in a single year may attend the same school.

Application Process

The 2026-2027 State Officer Application will open on 1/19/26. They close on 2/20/26. Interviews offered on rolling schedule, early submissions given priority. See application guide here.

Phase I – Online Application

• Complete the online application by February 20th. Link here
• Submit two recommendation letters (one from your HOSA Advisor, one from a non-family adult). Due February 28th.
• Provide a 30-second introduction video explaining what HOSA is.
• Rank top three officer positions and submit required forms and creative materials (e.g., poster, Instagram post).

Phase II – Virtual Interviews

• Participate in virtual interviews with the selection committee during the weeks of February 23rd.
• Discuss your HOSA journey and leadership goals.

Phase III – State Leadership Conference (SLC) Engagement

• Attend the SLC (March 9th-11th) and complete the HOSA State Officer Test.
  • Must score 70% or higher to be considered for state office.
    • Last years pass rate was 55%
  • Study guide here
• Set up a personal trifold display for voting delegates.
• Participate in activities including a 1-minute speech, fishbowl Q&A, and a secret activity with delegates.

Past State Officers

2024-2025

• President: Elaine Phan (Blaine) – Carleton College
• President-Elect: Ivy Lee (Current president – Mounds View High School)
• VP of Growth: Ivy Treitler (Nova Classical Academy) – Northwestern University
• VP of Rural Initiatives: Atlas Hyde (Kingsland High School)
• Activities Coordinator: Jack Trygstad (Current President-Elect – Lakeville South)
• Public Relations: Taydem Sibinski (Blaine) – University of Michigan

2023-2024

• President: Aditya Suresh (Edina) – University of Wisconsin Madison – 2024-2025 HOSA International Central Region VP
• President-Elect: Elaine Phan (Blaine) – Carleton College
• VP of Growth: Dhiren Akkina (Wayzata) – University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• VP of Engagement: Emily Hensel (Prior Lake) – University of Minnesota
• Activities Coordinator: Ken Pham (Lakeville North)
• Public Relations: Ella Weinstein (Edina) – Boston College

2022-2023

• President: Tristen Rothrum (Anoka) – University of Minnesota – Past HOSA International Central Region VP
• 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 – Carnegie Mellon University
• 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 – Past HOSA International Postsecondary Board Representative
• 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