MEET YOUR STATE OFFICERS
Amisha Poojari, President
Mary Institute and Country Day School
What's up, Missouri HOSA! My name is Amisha Poojari and I'm honored to be serving as your President for this upcoming year! This year, I will be a senior at Mary Institute and Country Day School (MICDS) in St. Louis. In the future, I aspire to work in pediatric surgery while pursuing public health research on the side. I can't wait to meet our delegation, once again! I'm super proud to share that our state officer team is working to expand upon our existing leadership and recognition opportunities for Missouri HOSA members. Be on the lookout for more information about our new Fireside Chats, Monthly Challenges, and much more! For a little extra fun, we're also opening a Tik Tok series!
Whenever I have the opportunity to meet you, remember to ask me about my new survival skills in the wilderness. From kayaking to fishing and even driving on gravel roads, HOSA training this year has prepared me very well! These are truly some of my best life skills. Until then, always feel free to reach out to me at statepresidentmissourihosa@gmail.com!
Wyatt McDonald, President-Elect
Rolla Technical Center
Missouri HOSA, are you ready to ignite your leadership this year? I’m Wyatt McDonald, your President-Elect for the 2024-2025 term. As a rising junior at Rolla High School, I’m passionate about public health and pediatric nursing. When I’m not at school enjoying an array of science classes, you’ll find me playing pickleball with my family or hanging out downtown with friends.
HOSA isn’t just an organization to me—it’s a place where leaders are born and grow. I’m thrilled to help spark that leadership spirit in all of you. Let’s make this year extraordinary and ignite our potential together! If you have any questions or just want to chat, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at Missourihosapresidentelect@gmail.com. Here’s to a fantastic year of growing the MO HOSA fam!
Abhinav Katyal, Vice President of Communications
Mary Institute and Country Day School
Hey Missouri HOSA! I’m Abhinav Katyal, a senior at MICDS in St. Louis, and I’m looking forward to serving as your Vice President of Communications for the next year. I have been a HOSA member since 2021, and in the future, I hope to pursue a career in interventional radiology or a surgery specialty (like neurosurgery or vascular surgery). Outside of HOSA, I enjoy playing soccer and table tennis, exploring rap culture, and reading mystery novels. HOSA has always been an incredible avenue for healthcare exposure in my life, and I aim to expand the multitude of informative and networking opportunities throughout the Missouri HOSA community.
Please feel free to reach out with any HOSA-related or general questions/concerns! My email is missourihosavpofcommunications@gmail.com.
Obiamaka Obiesie, Vice President of Public Relations
Staley High School
Hello Missouri HOSA! I'm Obiamaka Obiesie, a senior at Staley High School in Kansas City, and I'm thrilled to serve as your Vice President of Public Relations this year. A fun fact about me is that both my first and last names start with the same three letters, earning me the nickname Obi! I've been a dedicated HOSA member since freshman year, and outside of HOSA, I love playing tennis and
listening to my top artists like Tatsuro Yamashita. In the future, I aspire to pursue a career in Otolaryngology or Dermatology. HOSA has been a guiding light, showing me the incredible potential we have to make a difference, and I cannot wait to see what this year has in store for us.
Feel free to contact me regarding anything! I love to chat and hear new song recommendations! My email is missourihosavpofpr@gmail.com.
Neer Patel, Vice President of Membership
Blue Springs South High School
My name is Neer Patel, a senior at Blue Springs South in Kansas City, and your current Vice President of Membership. Since joining HOSA in 2020, I've competed in all three state leadership conferences and served as a local chapter officer. I aspire to become a neurosurgeon or cardiothoracic surgeon. Beyond HOSA, I play tennis for my school, golf on weekends, and enjoy long hikes in nature. HOSA has provided me with numerous leadership opportunities both in and out of the medical field. As your Vice President of Membership, I am dedicated to strengthening local chapter connections, enhancing networking, and fostering our shared love for the medical field. Feel free to contact me at: missourihosavpofmembership@gmail.com