Long Live Rebekah

Rebekah Catron

President

Future health professional

HOSA in One Word: 

"HOSA Means confidene, passion, and hope"

The last state officer I get to write about is the amazing Rebekah Catron, our state president. She is currently attending Westmont college as a biology major. She is one of the most energetic and fun people you will ever meet. She is always in a good mood but knows when he needs to be serious. She is a phenominal leader

To Rebekah HOSA Means confidene, passion, and hope. Her favorite thing about HOSA is the wide variety of events that build skills and leadership. She lose the real life expertise that it gives the members. Her favorite thing about being a state officer is being able to take what the members want an make it a reality. Rebekah always work to help the members and does an excellent job leading our team.

This year Rebekah has had a large impact on each of the officers. One of the most important things Rebekah teaches everyone is to be the best leader you can. She always works to help each officer reach their fullest potential. Another great thig Rebekah teaches everyone is the importance of a positive outlook. Despite te struggles she goes through, Rebekah faces every day with a smile. She is always happy to meet new people and have new experiences. She works with a smile on her face and a dream in her heart. She is a wonderful person and I am so happy to have experienced her amazing effect on others.

Rebekah's advice to the members is "Set a goal and go for it. Don’t let anyone stop you"

Kyle's Story

Kyle Damron

President-Elect

Future Medical School Professor 

HOSA in one word: Transformative

"HOSA leaves me speechless"

The current president-elect is the amazing Kyle Damron. Kyle is currently studying for his future as a medical school professor at Sierra college. Kyle is one of the most passionate, inspirational people I have ever met. He is constantly working for the good of others and will always give you 100%

To Kyle HOSA means family. When he is a part of HOSA he feels like he is a part of something much bigger. Kyle's favorite thing about HOSA is being a part of an organization with a common goal. He loves that there are thousands of members across the country that are all working towards bettering the world through our futures as health professionals. His favorite thing about being a state officer is being able to inspire and empower a future group of leaders.

Kyle has taught me so many things. He has taught me to work hard and take initiative. He has shown me the importance of communication and offering help. Most importantly, he has taught me the importance of passion and serving others. I remember when I first met Kyle at my Regional Leadership Conference. He was so excited to be there and be interacting with the members. I still remember him listening to me like I was the only thing that mattered as I prattled on about something implement unimportant. He never stopped me or interrupted me, he interacted with me and made me feel important. I remember watching him and thinking I wanted to be able to do that. His dedication to the members is one if his best qualities and his passion for others is beyond anything I have ever seen. He is one of the biggest reasons I became a state officer and my life is so much better because I met him.

Kyle's advice to all of his members is "Make every effort to avoid being satisfied, even when you think you’ve made it learn how to question your contentment because contentment will compromise your poteintial"

Kryz's Korner

Kryz Noack

Vice President of Membership

Future Doctor

HOSA in One Word: Opportunistic

“I love helping people”

The current Vice President of Membership is one of a kind. She is smart, fun, entertaining, and all around amazing. Kryz Noack is one of the most wonderful individuals you will ever meet. She serves Cal-HOSA as a part of John Muir Health HOSA. She is currently studying to become a doctor and hopes to one day work in the emergency room. She loves everything about HOSA and all it has to offer its members

To Kryz HOSA means student leaders. As a part of HOSA she knows that the students want to go for it in the health care. She believes HOSA is a place for leadership and a place to understand the professional, realistic side of the world. Her favorite thing about HOSA is that it exists to help student get real world experience. She loves the real world applications it has for its members. As a state officer Kryz loves leading and helping all of Cal-HOSA’s great members!

Kryz is a phenomenal member and an excellent leader. She offers so much to so many and will never say no when you need her. She shows the team professionalism, hard work, commitment, dedication, and perseverance. Above all else, Kryz teaches the importance of helping others. Kryz is always one of the first people to offer assistance and will always be there when you need her. She outs HOSA first and helping her team, chapter, and members throughout the state is one of her favorite things to do. Kryz is a remarkable person and when she touches your life you know it has been changed for the better

Amit Who?

Amitoj Sandhu

Vice President of Leadership

Future Physician

HOSA in One Word: Unique

Amitoj Sandhu is a hard person to forget about. Amit serves as Cal-HOSA’s Vice President of Leadership from Ohlone College where he is studying to be a physician. Amit is an incredible individual. He is charismatic, fun, and an amazing person to be around. He loves serving Cal-HOSA and we love having him

For Amit  hosa is an opportunity, an opportunity for people to find out who they are in the best way possible, in their best form. Where they can become the best leaders possible. Where every member can realize their potential to become a leader. His favorite thing about Cal-HOSA is Being able to meet so many passionate and driven student dedicated to the same vision as he is. Students who inspire him to be the best Amit possible. He loves serving as a state officer because it gives him a chance to take his commitment to HOSA to the next level and the opportunity to impact HOSA in his own way.

Amit has done so much for our organization and has taught our team a variety of lessons. He has helped us understand the importance of teamwork, speaking up, and patience. One of the biggest thing Amit has taught me is the importance of fun. Amit shows everyone that even in the most serious situations there is still room for a little fun. It can be as simple as cracking a joke or giving a hug. He has a way of lifting up spirits and making everyone happy to be there. He shows us that you can be fun and professional at the same time. Amitoj Sandhu has been a pleasure to work with and I would never trade the experience.

Amit’s Advice to the members is to do your best because each of you has the potential to be great. All you have to do is try and give it your everything… You just have to believe in yourself

Albert the Great

Alberto Vargas

Region 5 Vice President

Future Health Professional

Albert Vargas is the current Region 5 Vice President. He is almost ready to graduate from Southwest High School and is very excited about his future as a health professional. Albert is the kind of person who will always surprise you. He is quiet and thoughtful in meetings and fun and talkative with friends. He loves the gym and is insanely smart. He is the kind of person who breaks every stereotype you throw at him

Albert has taught the entire team a lot of things by just being himself. He shows us the importance of careful thought and thinking through things on a regular basis. He teaches us the importance of health. One huge thing he teaches us is to put yourself out there and break the stereotypes. He shows us that nothing should stop you from going after what you want. He never lets fear or negative people get in his way. He is always striving for the best and it has been an honor to serve with him.

Life with Camille

Camille Cooley

Region 4 Vice President

Future Doctor

HOSA in One Word: Enlightening

“All of my friends come from HOSA”

The current Region 4 Vice President is the Amazing Camille Cooley. Ms. Cooley is currently studying at Cerritos High School. She hopes to one day become a doctor serving with a non-profit organization such as Doctors Without Borders. She is very excited about her future and it definitely show through. Camille is bright, hardworking, and she never stops heading for her goals. She an independent individual who always pushes herself to be the best. These great qualities have made her an excellent student, leader, and state officer

To Camille HOSA means having the opportunity to not only learn about people but to learn about yourself as well. She loves the journey HOSA puts you on and how much you can see yourself grow and learn throughout your time with HOSA. Her favorite thing about HOSA is the people you get to connect with. She says “all of my friend come from HOSA. We all like the same things and love the organization”. As a state officer Camille loves knowing that she has  an opportunity to make a difference and doing it with people you enjoy working with. She is so excited to be a part of this years.

Overall, throughout the year Camille has taught the entire team so many things. She shows us what hard work and dedication to your studies can accomplish. She shows us that if you manage your time well you can have time for everything. Most importantly, she shows us the importance of embracing yourself. When camille talks about something she loves you can hear the passion in her voice. She will always express her passions even if no one else appreciates the same things she does. She is proud of who she is and it always show through. Camille Cooley is a remarkable individual and an amazing person to work with. I am so happy to have met her and been allowed to serve on the same team as her.

All About Amy

Amy Kelley

Region 3 Vice President

Future Nurse Practitioner

HOSA in one word: Leadership

“To understand the meaning of HOSA

you must first understand the meaning of life”

Amy Kelley is this year’s Cal-HOSA Region 3 Vice President. She is Currently preparing for her future as a nurse practitioner at Palmdale High school. She hopes to someday work in the oncology department at Children’s Hospital in Los Angles. She is an amazing individual who’s wonderful personality shines in everything she does. She works extremely hard for HOSA on all levels and is an amazing individual

To Amy HOSA means an opportunity to become a leader as well as a professional and to expand your way of thinking. She loves the opportunities presented by Cal-HOSA and encourages everyone to take advantage of them. Her favorite thing about HOSA is all the wonderful people she meets. Whether it's forming bonds with members, advisors, or students Amy is always happy to meet a new person and make a new friend.One of her favorite things about being a state officer is not only getting a chance to connect with so many people, but also being able to help them the same way previous state officers helped her. She is so proud to have been chosen for this amazing position and to have been given the opportunity to represent so many wonderful students.

Amy is one of the most amazing individuals you will ever meet. She is funny, crazy, and absolutely fantastic. One of the biggest things she teaches everyone who knows her is to never be afraid to be yourself. She teaches confidence and independence. Amy never doubts who she is and is always proud of herself. She will always love herself no matter what and will never let anyone tell her that she shouldn’t. Her self-confidence and independence is something everyone should hope to one day obtain. She is a remarkable girl and has absolutely changed my life for the better.

Amy’s biggest piece of advice to members is that if at any point in life if you have an opportunity to do something you should always take it, because you may never have that opportunity again.

The Amazing Nelish

This year as Region 1 Vice President has been an amazing experience. I have had so many amazing chances to learn and grow throughout the year. During this year I have had the pleasure of working with an amazing group of individuals. I have chosen to create a blog post for each of the phenomenal group of individuals on my State Officer Team so you can see them the way I do and understand what fantastic people they are! So let's start it off with a post about Region 2 Vice President Nelish Ardeshna.

Nelish Ardeshna

Region 2 Vice President

Future medical scientist

HOSA in one word: family

Nelish Ardeshna is the current Cal-HOSA region 2 Vice President. He is studying for his future as a medical scientist at U.C. San Diego. Nelish works extremely hard in his studies and as a member of our state officer team. He has accomplished amazing things on this year’s team and will continue to do so throughout his life.

To Nelish HOSA means preparing for the future. It is working towards the life you want and never giving up. His favorite thing about HOSA is meeting so many great people on the path to his future. Nelish's favorite thing about being a state officer is working, traveling, and being friends with a great group of people. Nelish loves Cal-HOSA and everything it has to offer. He has definitely shown the members and the state officer team his commitment to Cal-HOSA.

This year Nelish has taught me so much, but if there is anything that had been engraved into my mind it is the importance of commitment. Nelish pushes himself to do so many things and come through beautifully. Ha has showed me the importance of pursuing an education and creating time to do the things love. Nelish has also taught me that you have to find balance in your life. He has shown me that it is always possible to do what you are passionate about as long as you work to make the time and if you don't feel it's worth your time you shouldn't commit to it. Nelish shows the entire team that hard work and time management are some of life's most important skills and that you should always honor your commitments.

Nelish's advice to all of his members is to always have fun.

Risk and Reward

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you finally did that one thing you have always been terrified to do. Maybe it’s auditioning for a play or raising your hand in class. Maybe it’s telling someone you like them or going out of your way to talk to someone new. There are little things in life that will trip us up and it is important to have the courage to work around the fear and do it anyway.

Why are people so afraid? Why don’t they just do it? Maybe they're worried about how someone will react. I know I won’t walk up to my crush and tell them I like them because I’m worried they’ll laugh in my face. Maybe they're worried about what other will think about them. I remember all the times I was terrified to speak in front of a crowd because I was afraid they wouldn't like me. Maybe they think a certain way about themselves because of years of societal pressure to think that way. Not many girls have the confidence to wear a bikini to the beach because they don’t have the “ideal body” society has described to them. I certainly  get nervous about being judged for the way I look. There are so many reasons to be frightened of doing simple things because people are worried

But isn't the reward worth the risk sometimes? Imagine how it will feel if you can look back in twenty years and remembering the day you told your spouse you had a crush on them. Think about how great it would be to get the main lead in a play or be able to sing the star spangled banner in front of everyone even though you were terrified to audition. Some of the world’s greatest accomplishments were done despite the fear that was felt. If America’s founders had been too afraid to sign the Declaration of Independence there would be no USA. If Rosa Parks had never started the bus boycott where would civil rights be? If great leaders throughout history had let a little fear get in their way then the world would be a much different place. It is easy to be afraid. It is harder to push through that fear, but it isn't impossible

"Safety is a myth. Risk is reality. Fear is the mind killer.     
Seize the day. Take the road less traveled. Dare to be different. 
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. The adventure is within.   
Boldness has magic. Take the first step" 

Maybe it’s time to take a risk! Maybe it’s time to go out and try something new and reach out of your comfort zone. Here’s my goal! I’m going to do at least one thing that scares me each week. I’m going to to take a chance and see if my reward is bigger than the risk I’m taking. This week I will venture out of my comfort zone and talk to a random student at my school and try to make a new friend. What about you? What risk do you want to take? What risks have paid off for you in the past?