Delaware’s HOSA–Future Health Professionals recently made an impact at the 48th Annual HOSA International Leadership Conference, held under the banner “Powered By the People.” With more than 13,000 students in attendance from around the world, the event highlighted the power of people-centered leadership in preparing the next generation of health professionals.

Delaware’s delegation included 121 students from 15 local HOSA chapters. These students competed against peers from 54 chartered HOSA associations in 97 competitive events, earning Top 10 national finishes in five events:

• Dental Terminology – 2nd Place (Sudipa Chowdhury of Newark Charter High School)
• Emergency Medical Technician – 4th Place Team (Gabrielle Shubert and Thai Wells  of New Castle County Vocational Technical School District’s St. Georges Technical High School)
• Epidemiology – 4th Place (Akshaj Bais of Newark Charter)
• Biotechnology – 6th Place (Ella Miller of Newark Charter)
• Occupational Therapy – 6th Place (Carter Kraiss of St. Georges Technical)

Additional highlights from the conference include:

• A Delaware HOSA State Officer representing the state during the Parade of Flags.
• Kimberly Hines of Odessa High School honored for outstanding advisory work in both secondary and middle school chapters.
• Conrad Schools of Science nationally recognized for their impactful HOSA Service Project.
• Indian River High School and Newark Charter School receiving the Barbara James Service Award (Bronze Level) for over 100 hours of community service.

Delaware’s success at the conference reflects the broader mission of career and technical education (CTE) across the state. CTE programs prepare students for both college and careers through hands-on learning, early postsecondary access, and industry-recognized credentials. Through HOSA and other Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), Delaware students apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, developing critical technical and leadership skills essential for high-demand careers in health and medicine.

For more information about Delaware HOSA, visit https://delawarehosa.org.

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