Meet Our Officers
President
Lianna Villarreal
Schertz, TX
Junior
Biology BSA with a Minor in Sociology, Pre-Med
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About Me:
Hello fellow HOSA lovers! My favorite Austin activities include playing beach volleyball at Zilker, roaming around Book People, and paddle boarding on Lady Bird Lake. My favorite Austin restaurant would have to be either Rebel Cheese or Nori. In my free time, I love creating intricate, gold-filled jewelry! This past summer, I served as a TA for Dell Medical School’s Summer Outreach Chemistry Program, served as a Mentor at the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s Youth Leadership Institute at the University of Chicago, and facilitated the Substance Use Treatment Program through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. During the academic year, I serve as a Patient Care Assistant for people with disabilities. Additionally, I volunteer at the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance as a Patient Advocate, am a member of the Texas Bluebonnets Spirit Organization, and serve as the Outreach Coordinator for Kappa Rho Pre-Medical Honors Society. My favorite part of this amazing organization is the tight-knit community, and of course, international competition!
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Vice President
Kamile Kukleryte
Cibolo, TX
Senior
Human Biology with a Business Minor in Healthcare Reform and Innovation, Pre-Dent
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About Me:
My hobbies include playing board games and rollerblading. HOSA has been a big part of my life for several years. My favorite parts are the supportive community and fun competitions! I am also part of Central Texas Model UN and the Pre-Dental Society.
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Treasurer
COLIN JANG
Plano, TX
Junior
Neuroscience BSA with a History Minor, Pre-Med
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About Me:
My interest includes working out at the gym, fashion, and traveling. My favorite restaurant in Austin has to be Korea House (reminds me of my family’s cooking), and my favorite place to hang out has to be the Domain. My favorite part of HOSA is the competition season because we get to travel to a new city and meet with other pre-health students around the world. In terms of my other commitments, I am currently wrapping up my EMT-B license to earn more patient interaction. I am also part of UT Nu Rho Psi. I also love to mentor and help teach others as I am currently working as a Sanger Tutor, TUMS mentor for OChem, and a FIG mentor for the TIP Scholars Program.
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Director of Public Relations
EMILY BURTNER
Leander, TX
Junior
Human Biology BS, Pre-Med
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About Me:
Hey HOSA! My hobbies include reading, playing/watching sports (especially volleyball), volunteering, and hiking! My favorite restaurant in Austin is Torchy's Tacos and my favorite place to go is Moody Amphitheater/Center! This past summer I enjoyed working as a Medical Assistant (MA) at a pediatrics & family medicine clinic. My other commitments include volunteering and serving as a Co-Chair at Dell Children's Medical Center and being a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. My favorite part about HOSA is competition and the connections we make and bolster while serving our community and preparing ourselves for the medical field.
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Director of Public Relations
Misha Gupta
San Antonio, TX
Junior
Neuroscience BSA with Social Behavioral Science Minor, Pre-Med
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About Me:
I enjoy reading, painting, and spending time outdoors in my free time! I also like going on runs because they feel very therapeutic for me. My favorite part about HOSA is how tight knit our community is and how much it feels like a family at all our events and meetings. I haven't been to many restaurants in Austin so I wouldn't say I have a favorite yet, but I am an avid Taco Bell goer!
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Volunteer Coordinator
Annika Agnihotri
Dallas, TX
Junior
Biology BSA with a BDP Certificate in Ethics & Leadership in Healthcare, Pre-Med
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About Me:
I’m so excited to be serving as one of your volunteer coordinators this year :) Outside of HOSA, I work as a research assistant in a neuro lab, volunteer in the Dell Seton ED, and I also recently started a position as a biochem TA. On a non-academic note, I really enjoy rock climbing so hit me up if you ever want to climb at ABP together!
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Volunteer Coordinator
Diya Ballal
San Antonio, TX
Sophomore
Neuroscience BSA, Pre-Med
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About Me:
I love exploring Austin, photography, traveling and trying out new restaurants!
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Shadowing Director
Sai Gelivi
Beaumont, TX
Sophomore
Biochemistry
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About Me:
Hi HOSA! My current hobbies include painting, volunteering, exploring Austin, and recently solving jig-saw puzzles! This past summer, I had the opportunity of being a patient care and pharmacy volunteer at a cancer institute in my hometown. My favorite part of HOSA is definitely all of the opportunities available: from listening to guest speakers, shadowing, and meeting an amazing group of people. I would say a must-try restaurant close to campus is Sip Pho!
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Social Coordinator
Neha Dhanekula
Dallas, TX
Junior
Health & Society
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About Me:
Hi HOSA! Outside of school, I love reading, hiking, and trying new recipes! Also, this summer I learned how to knit! My favorite restaurant changes every week, but right now it’s Cabo Bob’s. I love HOSA because of the unique experiences it has to offer and the amazing friends I’ve made because of it!
Competitions Director
Sowmya Sridhar
Flower Mound, TX
Sophomore
Biology BSA with Science Communication Minor
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About Me:
Hi everyone! I enjoy reading mysteries and historical fiction and attending concerts. My favorite Austin restaurant is CAVA. Outside of HOSA, I write for The Daily Texan and volunteer at the UT microfarm. I love how HOSA competitions allow us to explore niche interests and bond with other members.