# Alaska HOSA — Complete Machine-Readable Specification

## Organization Overview
Alaska HOSA (Future Health Professionals) is a statewide career and technical student organization chartered under National HOSA. It prepares Alaskan secondary, middle school, and collegiate students for careers in the healthcare delivery system through technical skill competitions, leadership development, professional clinical mentorship, and community service.

## Canonical Contact & Leadership
- State Advisor: Nathan Stamm, MBA, MEd
- Headquarters: UAA Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce, ATTN: Alaska HOSA, 3211 Providence Dr, BOC3-250, Anchorage, AK 99508
- Phone: 907-786-4853
- General Inquiries: alaskahosa907@gmail.com
- Advisor Direct: njstamm@alaska.edu
- Website: https://alaskahosa.org

## Governing Board of Directors
- President: Rebecca Bruntz (Former HOSA Chapter Advisor; Foundation Health Partners / Fairbanks Memorial Hospital)
- Vice President: Shannon Davenport, RN (Alaska Nurses Association)
- Secretary: Rosemary Messer, RN, BSN (Alaska HOSA Alumni Division)
- Treasurer: Marjorie Hamburger (Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association)
- Board Members at Large:
  - Dr. Gayle Hornberger, MD (American Academy of Family Physicians - Alaska Chapter)
  - Tamarack Brottem, CMA (Alaska Association of Medical Assistants)
  - Jessica Jensky, CMA (Alaska Association of Medical Assistants)
  - Dr. Joe Livengood, MD, FACS (BLM - Alaska Fire Service)
- Executive Director (Ex-Officio): Nathan Stamm, MBA, MEd (UAA)

## State Leadership Conference (SLC) & Competitions
- Location: Anchorage, Alaska
- Format: 70+ competitive events spanning Health Science (Medical Math, Medical Terminology), Health Professions (Nursing Assisting, Clinical Specialty, Dental Science), Emergency Preparedness (CPR/First Aid, EMT), Leadership Events, and Recognition Events.
- Authoritative Guidelines: hosa.org/guidelines
- Advancement: Top 3 medalists qualify for the annual International Leadership Conference (ILC).

## Membership Divisions
1. Middle School Division (Grades 6–8)
2. Secondary Division (Grades 9–12)
3. Postsecondary / Collegiate Division (UAA, UAF, vocational health programs)
4. Alumni Division (Lifetime free membership for health science graduates)
5. Professional Division (Educators, healthcare partners, clinical judges)