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FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

On October 27-28, 2024, HOSA members from across Missouri gathered for an inspirational two-day Fall Leadership Conference, designed to equip students with leadership skills and knowledge to lead their local chapters and become future health professionals. Throughout the event, students explored everything from finding shadowing and volunteer opportunities to personal branding and leadership styles and why they are important, as well as learning how to bring these insights back to their chapters to boost member engagement and drive HOSA’s mission. Members also had the chance to meet and learn with our guest speaker from the Missouri Hospital Association, Key Okoro. She led a breakout session about learning about healthcare careers and the leadership skills needed to get into those careers.

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Beyond the breakout sessions, the conference offered plenty of opportunities for fun and connection. From the "Minute to Win It" games that encouraged team bonding to a conga line during break time, everyone was united, and the energy was contagious! The event saw record-breaking attendance, with over 325 registrants from 39 chapters coming together to learn, connect, and grow.

The Fall Leadership Conference left a powerful impact on all of us. The knowledge gained and friendships formed will help shape our chapters and support each member’s journey.

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Neer Patel, Missouri HOSA 2024-2025 Vice President of Membership

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This year our State Officer Team embodied a set of ten values that create a circle of leadership to enrich and inspire our lives. Missouri HOSA would like to recognize the student leaders attending this year’s Fall Leadership Conference for personifying one of our State Officer Team’s Ten Values. The student representative chosen by the Missouri HOSA 2023-2024 State Officer Team and the Ten Values include:

  • Aileen Phan from Staley High School

    • Attitude that inspires others

  • Peyton Nevitt from Frontier Middle School

    • Courage and persistence

  • Lorelei Wise from Liberty High School

    • Example, leading others through characteristics within yourself

  • Valeria Gonzales from Frontier STEM High School

    • Leadership is described as a behavior that goes beyond just a role; it is the ability to empower others.

  • Jordan Tyra from William Chrisman High School

    • Drive to commit and execute your or your team’s goals.

  • Kevin Ghobadi from Mary Institute and Country Day School

    • Positive Behavior

  • Wyatt Hole from Carthage Technical Center

    • Actions in our changing selves and in our right to change.

  • Nia Hinkle from Jefferson Area Technical School

    • Respect for our own dignity and the dignity of others, embodies in a sense of social justice.

  • Claire Kilgore from Rolla Technical Center

    • Integrity

  • Skyler Harrison from Clinton Technical School

    • Empathy that is considerate, compassionate, and well-versed.

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