Meet Our Officers

President
Michael Hueste
College Station, TX
Senior
Biochemistry BS, Pre-Med
About Me:
I enjoy reading, musicals, and traveling in my free time. My favorite part of HOSA is competitions and hearing from our guest speakers! I am also a resident assistant on campus, research drug targets, and volunteer with We Are Blood and Heart to Heart Hospice. My favorite place to eat in Austin is CAVA. This past summer I applied to medical school.

Vice President
Sandy Bakheet
Houston, TX
Senior
Biology BSA
About Me:
My favorite thing to do in Austin is kayaking on Lady Bird Lake. My favorite restaurant is Kerbey Lane and I really enjoyed meeting Dr. Miami last year.

Treasurer
Kamile Kukleryte
Cibolo, TX
Sophomore
Human Biology with a Business Minor in Healthcare Reform and Innovation, Pre-Dent
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.

Public Relations
Neha Dhanekula
Dallas, TX
Sophomore
Sociology, Pre-Med
About Me:
Hey guys! My name is Neha, and I am so excited to be your 2022-2023 PR Director! Outside of school, I enjoy playing the violin, reading, and cooking and baking with friends. My favorite restaurant in Austin is North Italia downtown. One of my favorite HOSA memories has to be our state competition last year. I had so much fun going on a road trip to Galveston and competing in the event.

Volunteer Coordinator
Emily Burtner
Leander, TX
Sophomore
Human Biology BS, Pre-Med
About Me:
I love reading, playing/watching sports (especially volleyball), volunteering, and hiking in my free time! This past summer I enjoyed working as a medical scribe. My favorite restaurant in Austin is Flower Child and my favorite place to go is Moody Amphitheater! 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!

Volunteer Coordinator
Misha Gupta
San Antonio, TX
Sophomore
Neuroscience BS, Pre-Med
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!

Competitions Director
Lianna Villarreal
Schertz, TX
Sophomore
Biology BSA, Pre-Med
About Me:
I love reading, crafting, tutoring students, and napping in my free time! My favorite Austin restaurant is either Rebel Cheese or The Vegan Yacht. My favorite Austin activities include paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake and roaming around Book People. My favorite part of this amazing organization is the community, and of course, competition!

Shadowing Director
Annika Agnihotri
Dallas, TX
Sophomore
Cellular and Molecular Biology BS, Pre-Med
About Me:
Hello HOSA! Outside of school I really enjoy rock climbing and have recently gotten into rowing as well! On the less physical side, I love to read and am always looking for new book recommendations :) My favorite part of HOSA is definitely competition season; this past year’s state competition was so fun and I loved being able to travel off campus with my team for competition. In terms of food recommendations near campus, I would definitely recommend Madam Mam’s!

Social Coordinator
Kyoka Melton