Meet Our Officers
President
NAYSA MODI
Frisco, TX
Senior
Neuroscience BS
Language, Culture, and Communication Minor
Pre-Med
About Me:
Hey guys! I'm Naysa and I am super excited to be your President this year!! I have loved HOSA’s tight-knit community that feels like a family and welcoming energy at every event, and I hope you do too! My favorite memories from HOSA are definitely exploring Nashville last year at ILC. Outside of HOSA, I am a Neuro TA, PCT at St. David's, volunteer at Austin Speech Labs, and President of UT Badminton Club. When I’m not doing all that, I’m always down to explore Austin’s coffee shops, binge-watch comfort shows, make desserts, and just try anything new. I have met so many amazing people through HOSA, and I can't wait to see what this year will bring! :)
Vice President
ZAHRA MAHMOOD
Plano, TX
Senior
Chemistry BSA
Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Certificate
Pre-Med
About Me:
Hi HOSA, I'm so excited to be Vice President this year! I have been a part of UT HOSA since my freshman year. I had so many amazing members help me navigate my first college and career prep experiences, and I hope to do the same now to you all. I love exploring Austin (especially the outdoors, Pease Park my beloved), doing arts & crafts, and trying new foods. I currently work as a caregiver at a senior living home, a TA for organic chemistry, and an associate with UT's environmental science institute. I am also a huge chemistry nerd! I can’t wait to make some awesome memories with you all this year :)
Treasurer
JUSTIN VO
Houston, TX
Junior
Biomedical Engineering
Pre-Med
About Me:
Hello Texas HOSA, I'm very excited to serve as your Treasurer this year! I'm from Houston, Texas and am a third year Biomedical Engineering student. I do research in a soft bioelectronics lab that specializes in ultrasound cardiac imaging. I'm currently on the pre-med track and am considering cardiology or pediatrics. Outside of school, my favorite hobbies include cooking, hiking, volunteering, and sports. I love hanging out with people so I can't wait to see so many new and returning members at our HOSA events. To me, HOSA is a great way to connect with students, healthcare professionals, and make some incredible memories in college. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out!
Director of Public Relations
ANDY NGUYEN
Brenham, TX
Junior
Biology
Health Professions, Forensic Science Certificates
Pre-CAA
About Me:
Hey HOSA members! I’m extremely thrilled to be serving as your Public Relations Director this year! Outside of HOSA, I serve as the Public Relations Director for American Red Cross and am a part of PhiDE, Global Medical Brigades, Texas MEDLIFE, and UT’s Lion Club. Apart from academics, I really enjoy drawing, playing the piano, thrifting, and trying new matcha spots around town. I’m so excited to spend my sixth year in HOSA with all of you and make so many more amazing memories! Please feel free to come up and say hi to me anytime!! :)
Director of Public Relations
Jett Smith
Kingwood, TX
Junior
Public Health, Psychology
Statistics and Data Sciences Minor
Evidence & Inquiry Certificate
Clinical Psychology
About Me:
Hey everyone! I'm Jett, and I am thrilled to be your Outreach Coordinator this year!! Outside of HOSA, I work as a research assistant in the Older Adult Well-being Lab (OWL) and also at the Texas Institute on Dementia, Aging and Longevity (TIDAL). I also volunteer at AGE of Central Texas' Memory Connections program, am a Longhorn Wellness Peer Educator (LWPE) at the Longhorn Wellness Center, am a cellist in the Red River Ensemble, and am part of the Polymathic Scholars Honors Program. After college, I plan to attend graduate school to earn my Ph.D. in clinical geropsychology. My favorite thing about HOSA is how it's the first place I truly felt a sense of belonging after coming to UT Austin.
Volunteer Coordinator
Hemant dhingra
Frisco, TX
Senior
Biology
Elements of Computing Certificate
Pre-Med
About Me:
Hi HOSA, my name is Hemant! I am chuffed to be serving as one of your Volunteer Coordinators this year. Outside of HOSA, I am part of the St. David’s Student Advisory Committee, where I oversee the coordination of events for hospital volunteers. I am also an Undergraduate Course Assistant for a health professions class. Outside of school, I love playing guitar, hanging out with my mates, and trying new restaurants around Austin. I’m excited to meet everyone this year and help organize some great volunteer opportunities for you lot.
Volunteer Coordinator
HOLLY mengistu
Houston, TX
Senior
Biochemistry
Elements of Computing Certificate
Pre-Med
About Me:
Hi HOSA!!! I am so excited to be one of the Volunteer Coordinators this year. A little bit about me, I have been a FIG mentor, a FRI mentor for Materials in Color, and a previous HOSA Treasurer :) Currently I am shadowing at Dell Children’s and I continually volunteer with the community. I’m also a member of the spirit organization Texas Bluebonnets! Some of my favorite HOSA memories have been ILC at Indianapolis, 2025 Fall Leadership Conference, and our Family Feud social. I am so thankful for HOSA and the wonderful support they have given me on my pre-health journey. I can’t wait to make some amazing memories with you all!
Social Coordinator
RAAYA makhdumi
Southlake, TX
Sophomore
Biology
Pre-Dental
About Me:
Hello HOSA! I’m Raaya and I’m super excited to be one of your social coordinators this year! Being involved in HOSA has made a huge impact on me by exposing me to so many amazing new people, places, and activities, and I hope to help you guys have the same experience! Outside of HOSA, I work as a behavioral technician and am involved in on-campus research through the FRI Bioprospecting stream. In my free time, I love being outside, getting coffee/matcha, learning different arts and crafts, and trying new things! Looking forward to meeting all of you guys at socials and can’t wait to have an awesome time with everyone this year!!
Social Coordinator
LANGDON DAI
Pearland, TX
Sophomore
Biomedical Engineering
Pre-Med
About Me:
Hi UT HOSA, my name is Langdon and I’m super excited to be one of your social coordinators this year! Joining HOSA has introduced me to so many amazing people and friends that I wouldn’t have made otherwise, and I want to create the same welcoming environment for new and returning members this year. This summer, I got certified as an EMT and CNA, and I’m now working on finding clinical work, along with joining a research lab. Outside of HOSA, I’m part of Beevo Beekeepers and Healing with Harmonies, and enjoy photography, rock climbing (hit me up), and just chilling in nature. I can’t wait to meet everyone and plan some awesome new socials for HOSA this year!
Shadowing Director
ADITI DUBE
Memphis, TN
Sophomore
Neuroscience & Sociology
Pre-Med
About Me:
Hey HOSA! I am so excited to be your Shadowing Director this year! I love trying new matcha places in Austin, love shopping, and listening to music. Outside of HOSA, I work at St. David’s as a Patient Care Technician, volunteer at Hope Clinic and Manor Clinic, and am involved in the FRI stream, Urban Ecosystems. Additionally, I am the Diwali and Holi chair for Hindu Students Association and love watching our events come to reality every year. I am also involved with Let’s Crush Medical Debt as the treasurer of the organization! My favorite part of HOSA is the integration of pre-health connections, shadowing, competition, and the amazing group of people. I am so excited to meet everyone and a wonderful year ahead of us!
Competitions Director
madeline Holton
Brenham, TX
Junior
Biology
Health Professions Certificate
Pre-Med
About Me:
Howdy HOSA! I am beyond thrilled to be your Competitions Director this year, and I hope you are just as excited. Like many of you, I first started out in HOSA in high school, and have been HOOKED ever since! My favorite HOSA memory has to be ILC in Nashville, Tennessee, where I was able to experience so many unique opportunities and make so many new friends along the way! In my free time, I love to go on long walks, hang out with friends, and explore all around Austin. I am also a volunteer at Dell Children’s and a member of The Society of Women Engineers and Austin STEM Buddies! I CANNOT WAIT to meet all of your smiling faces and tell you all about competitions!!