HOSA Heritage
The number of chartered associations that attended the first Organizing Meeting in 1975.
What is six
This state holds the title of the largest Chartered Association in HOSA
What is Texas
This State Advisor balances HOSA leadership with running her own jewelry business
Who is Tina Garetson
These tests can be taken at ILC as long as they are paid for and members can logistically manage the schedule
What are ATC tests
This HOSA HQ member expanded the Competitive Events Program from 54 to 94 events during their tenure
Who is Bergen
This New Jersey city was the site of the first HOSA Organizing Meeting
What is Cherry Hill, New Jersey
The newest International Chartered Association, joining in June 2025
What is Vietnam HOSA
Dr. David Kelly, now serving as Board Chair, held the role of National HOSA President during this year
What is 2012–2013
Extemporaneous Writing – Health Policy falls under this competitive event category
What is Leadership
The most recent HOSA HQ team member to earn the Certified Association Executive (CAE) title
Who is Jeff Koeninger
This North Carolina student was elected the first National HOSA President.
Who is Lynne McGee
This state is home to the largest middle school chapter in the association
What is Georgia
Jake Kelley, now Tennessee HOSA State Advisor, served as International HOSA President during this year
What is 2020–2021
Food Wars: Battling Big Soda and Ultra-Processed Food is the 2025 topic for this competitive even
What is Public Health
This HOSA HQ member who resides in California
Who is Diane Bartosch
The first National HOSA office was established in this Delaware city.
What is Wilmington, Delaware
The only Chartered Association with its own Postsecondary/Collegiate charter
What is Mississippi
Dr. Frank Berdos, DDS, served as a HOSA National Officer during this year
What is 2009–2010
Champions of Change: 50 Years of HOSA–Future Health Professionals is the 2025 topic for this event
What is Prepared Speaking (or Speaking Skills)
This HOSA HQ staff member just celebrated 22 years of service with HOSA
Who is Bobby Crandall
One of the first four competitive events implemented at the First Annual Leadership Conference in Oklahoma in 1978.
What is: HOSA Poster (Health Issue), Extemporaneous Speaking, Informative Speaking (Prepared Speaking), or Job Interview (Job Seeking Skills)
With 12 total, this Chartered Association has had the most National/International Executive Council Presidents
What is North Carolina
This State Advisor’s daughter recently participated in a Leadership Initiatives Jumpstart Program at Georgetown in Washington, D.C
Who is Amy Warner
Is the Smartphone Responsible for the Current Youth Mental Health Crisis? is the 2025 topic for this competitive event
What is Researched Persuasive Writing & Speaking (RPWS)
Known as “a warm blanket on a cold day,” this HOSA HQ member is beloved for their kindness
Who is Janet Nelson