President
HK
Han Keum
Service High School
Han Keum is a student at Service High School and serves as State President. He has been a part of HOSA for three years and aspires to pursue his goals in healthcare and become a nurse practitioner.
Student Leadership•State Executive Council & Archives
The Students Leading Alaska HOSA.
Alaska HOSA State Officers are elected by their peers at the annual State Leadership Conference. They advocate for CTE health science programs, facilitate statewide competitions, mentor local chapters, and represent Alaska at the International Leadership Conference.
8
Officer Cohorts
2017–2027
Historical Coverage
Statewide
Chapter Representation
ILC
National Delegates
Active Executive Council
Current Term2026-2027 Alaska State Officers
6 Elected Officers
Vice President
KL
Kendrew Liu
Service High School
Kendrew Liu is a student at Service High School. This is his third year in HOSA, serving on the executive team. After high school, he plans to attend college for pre-med and become a surgeon. This year, he hopes to expand his knowledge in healthcare and connect with others while doing so.
Secretary
SU
Savannah Upah
Alaska HOSA
Savannah Upah is a senior at Service High School and is in Biomedical Innovations and Seminar. Savannah enjoys helping others whenever she can and values communication, empathy, and prosperity. She recently had an encounter with the medical field and gives thanks for the professionals who helped her through a tough time.
Treasurer
ES
Eleanor Suralta
Alaska HOSA
Elected State Treasurer for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Reporter
NF
Nora Farnsworth
Alaska HOSA
Elected State Reporter for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Historian
KY
Karis You
Alaska HOSA
Hello, my name is Karis You! I’m excited to be your Historian this year, and I hope to work with you guys to make HOSA better for everybody!
Historical Leadership Archive
2025-2026 Alaska State Officers
5 Elected Officers
President
NO
Natalie Orozco
Bartlett High School
Bartlett High School student in her second year in HOSA. Post-graduation plans include attending college and commissioning as an officer in the U.S. Army. Passionate about soccer, outdoor exploration, and expanding healthcare knowledge across Alaska.
President-Elect
AS
Ava Strawn
Alaska HOSA
State officer supporting executive leadership, conference operations, and statewide chapter engagement.
VP Membership
JT
Jasmine Tanner
Alaska HOSA
Leading chapter outreach, member recruitment campaigns, and state officer school visits.
Secretary / Treasurer
KL
Kendrew Liu
Service High School
Junior at Service High School in his third year in HOSA. Planning to study pre-med in college and pursue a career as a surgeon.
Parliamentarian
HK
Han Keum
Service High School
Junior at Service High School in his third year in HOSA, working toward goals in nursing and becoming a nurse practitioner.
Historical Leadership Archive
2024-2025 Alaska State Officers
8 Elected Officers
President
Y(
Yunseo (Justin) Keum
Service High School
Service High School senior in his fourth year as part of HOSA. Served with distinction as state president with plans to attend Boston University to pursue pre-med and become a surgeon.
President-Elect
NO
Natalie Orozco
Bartlett High School
Bartlett High School 11th grader in her second year in HOSA. Active in soccer, outdoor recreation, and aspiring toward military healthcare service.
Vice President – Southern Chapter Membership
GH
Giselle Hernandez
Bartlett High School
Senior at Bartlett High School in her third year in HOSA and second year as a state officer. Post-secondary plans include attending UAA to major in nursing and become a NICU nurse.
Vice President – Northern Chapter Membership
CE
Caitlin Escamilla
Interior Alaska HOSA
Representing interior and northern Alaska chapters, coordinating regional chapter communications and competitive event prep.
Secretary
AW
Andrew Watkins
Service High School
Senior from Service High School in his fourth year in HOSA. Planning to attend college for pre-med and ultimately become a physician.
Treasurer
AW
Aidan Willett
Alaska HOSA
Managing state officer budget allocations, financial tracking, and fundraising campaigns.
Historian / Reporter
AS
Ava Strawn
Alaska HOSA
Documenting state conference highlights, member features, and digital media archives.
Parliamentarian
CG
Cullen Goodwin
Alaska HOSA
Advising the state executive council on parliamentary authority and delegate voting protocols.
Historical Leadership Archive
2023-2024 Alaska State Officers
8 Elected Officers
President
AB
Aurora Brant
West Valley High School
Three-year HOSA member and West Valley HOSA President for two years. Competed at state and international level; traveled to internationals twice. Plans to pursue a career in the medical field.
President Elect
Y(
Yunseo (Justin) Keum
Service High School
Junior at Service High School, third year HOSA member since freshman year. Plans to go into pre med or nursing to become a nurse or surgeon.
Vice President – Northern Chapters
EP
Ellison Pahkamaa
Hutchison High School
Junior at Hutchison High School, 3-year HOSA member. Second year as state officer and first year as chapter president.
Vice President – Membership Growth
GH
Giselle Hernandez
Bartlett High School
Junior at Bartlett High School, 2-year HOSA member. Plans on studying surgical technology/assisting at UAA.
Vice President – Southern Chapter Relations
EJ
Ella Johanknecht
West Anchorage High School
Senior at West Anchorage High School, 2-year HOSA member. Research Technician with UAA Division of Population Health Sciences. Aspires to go into public health policy and analysis.
Parliamentarian
AL
Averie Laney
University of Alaska Fairbanks
College/high school student at UAF, 17 years old, 3-year HOSA member. Aspires to be a large animal veterinarian or athletic trainer for a professional sports team.
Secretary
SA
Siddhi Arya
Hutchison High School
Senior at Hutchison High School in Fairbanks, serving as state secretary and supporting chapter coordination across the state.
Historian/Reporter
MF
Madison Fitzgerald
North Star (Lathrop) High School
Senior from Fairbanks, Alaska. Two-year HOSA member. Long-term goal is to be a nurse anesthetist. Currently works at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital as a CNA.
Historical Leadership Archive
2022-2023 Alaska State Officers
7 Elected Officers
President
A
Aubrey
Service High School (Biomedical Career Academy)
Service High School student enrolled in the Biomedical Career Academy. Passionate about neurology and clinical neuroscience, cheerleading, skiing, and visual arts.
Vice President
SA
Siddhi Arya
Hutchison High School
Senior at Hutchison High School in Fairbanks serving as State Vice President.
Treasurer
AW
Adria Worth
Service High School
Junior at Service High School managing state officer finances and conference logistics.
Parliamentarian
LS
Lila Steele
Service High School
Sophomore at Service High School ensuring proper meeting procedure and constitution compliance.
Historian
SP
Samuel Paskin
Bartlett High School
Senior at Bartlett High School archiving state conference proceedings and chapter events.
Secretary
OF
Oumie Fatty-Hydara
Bartlett High School
Senior at Bartlett High School managing executive meeting minutes, officer documentation, and chapter correspondence.
Reporter
EP
Ellison Pahkamaa
Hutchison High School
Sophomore at Hutchison High School publishing state newsletter articles and competitive event results.
Historical Leadership Archive
2019-2020 Alaska State Officers
1 Delegation
State Officer Delegation
2S
2019–2020 State Officer Team
Statewide Alaska Chapters
Represented Alaska HOSA during the historic 2019–20 academic year and the transition to the 2020 Virtual International Leadership Conference during global pandemic adaptations.
Historical Leadership Archive
2018-2019 Alaska State Officers
1 Delegation
State Officer Delegation
2S
2018–2019 State Officer Team
Statewide Alaska Chapters
Spearheaded statewide chapter expansion, organized the Alaska State Leadership Conference, and represented Alaska delegates at the International Leadership Conference.
Historical Leadership Archive
2017-2018 Alaska State Officers
1 Delegation
State Officer Delegation
2C
2017–2018 Charter Officer Team
Statewide Alaska Chapters
Foundational executive leadership cohort that established Alaska HOSA's charter traditions, competitive event standards, and inaugural state conference structure.
Step Up to State Leadership
Run for an Alaska HOSA State Office.
Serving as an Alaska HOSA State Officer is a transformative experience. You will collaborate with state healthcare executives, travel to the Washington Leadership Academy (WLA), advocate for CTE education with state legislators, and lead over 500 conference delegates.
Eligibility
Enrolled secondary/postsecondary active HOSA member in good standing.
Election Process
Nominations, interview, testing, and voting delegate speech at SLC.
Officer Application Downloads
Review the official application guidelines, candidate contract, advisor agreement, and nomination deadlines.
Connect with Leadership
Have Questions for the Officers?
Invite state officers for a virtual classroom visit, chapter ceremony, or leadership workshop.