2022-2023 West Virginia HOSA State Officers

Kaycee Whited

President

Ben Franklin Career and Technical Center

Kaycee Whited is the president of West Virginia HOSA. She attends Saint Albans High School and the Honors Medical Assisting Program at Ben Franklin Career Center. When she graduates, she hopes to attend Johns Hopkins University for a nursing degree. She then plans to work in the NICU or in an OB office. HOSA has given her everlasting opportunities to improve her leadership skills, public speaking and her future as a healthcare professional.

Brayden Whited

Vice President

Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute

Brayden Whited is the Vice President of West Virginia HOSA. He attends St. Mary’s High School, and he is enrolled in the Advanced Medical Program at the Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute. When he graduates, he plans on attending college to become a Register Nurse and eventually working toward something further. HOSA has given him not only the ability to strengthen his knowledge of healthcare but has also given him the opportunity to strengthen his communication and leadership skills

Kaylynn McKee

Hampshire High School

Secretary

Kaylynn is the West Virginia HOSA State Secretary. She attends Hampshire High School and is enrolled in the nursing program. In the future, Kaylynn has plans to become a pediatrician.

Maddie McMillion

Treasurer

Monroe County Technical Center

Maddie McMillion is the West Virginia HOSA State Treasurer. She attends Monroe County Technical Center and is enrolled in the Biomedical Science Program, she is currently exploring her options on what path to take after high school. She’s been an active member of HOSA since her freshman year and has saw herself grow and mature through the program, it’s allowing her to be herself and morph into the person she’ll become.

Annika Roop

Historian

Boone Career & Technical Center

Annika Roop is the WV HOSA Historian. She is a Junior at Sherman High school and is enrolled in the certified nursing assistant program at Boone Career & Technical Center. After high school, Annika plans to attend college at WVU to become a forensic nurse. HOSA is important to her because it has allowed her to come out of her comfort zone, become stronger in public speaking, and provided her with more self-confidence. HOSA has also given her opportunities to become more social and to improve several life skills that she will need for the future to become a better healthcare professional.

Audrey Linaburg

Reporter

Hampshire High School

Audrey Linaburg is the WV HOSA Reporter. Audrey is a junior at Hampshire High School where she is enrolled in the therapeutic services program. After high school, Audrey is planning to go to Shepherd University. Her goal is to become a Registered Nurse. HOSA is important to her because it has taught her to truly be herself. HOSA has given her unforgettable opportunities that will help her in the future.–

2021-2022 West Virginia HOSA State Officers

Jaydon Holt
President
Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute


Jaydon Holt is the president of West Virginia HOSA. She also attends both the EMT program and the diagnostic services program at Mid Ohio Valley Technical Institute. When she graduates, she plans to attend WVUP for a nursing degree. She then plans to work in the emergency room and eventually become a flight nurse. HOSA has given her the opportunity to not only improve in public speaking, leadership and communication but to also better herself as a healthcare professional.

Savannah Turley
Vice President
Ben Franklin Career Center

Savannah Turley is the WV HOSA Vice President. She attends Saint Albans High School, and she is enrolled in the Honors Medical Assisting program at Ben Franklin Career Center. After high school, she plans to attend college to become an Ultrasound Technician. HOSA has allowed her to expand her knowledge in several different aspects, and has taught her better ways to execute everyday life. HOSA has also given her the opportunity to further progress in several life skills as well as build her confidence. 

Carleigh Cochran
Treasurer
Ben Franklin Career Center

Carleigh Cochran is the WV HOSA State Treasurer. She attends St. Albans High School. She also is in the Honors Medical Assisting program at Ben Franklin Career Center. HOSA has given Carleigh many opportunities to broaden her knowledge in many different areas that will be beneficial forever. 

Callie Simmons
Secretary
Hampshire High School

Callie Simmons is the WV HOSA Secretary. Callie Simmons is a senior at Hampshire High School where she is enrolled in the nursing program. After high school, Callie is planning in getting her bachelors in biology and chemistry, along with a minor in business. She then wants to go to medical school to pursue a career in neurosurgery. HOSA is important to her because it has taught her to come out of her shell, it gave her confidence and offered her amazing new opportunities that will help set her with the skills she needs for the future.

Madeline Tarnecki
Historian/Reporter
Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute

Madeline Tarnecki is the Historian/Reporter of WV HOSA. She attends Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute where she is enrolled in the Diagnostic Services program. After high school Madeline would like to attend Allegheny College to receive a degree in biology, then attend medical school in hopes of becoming an Emergency Room Physician. HOSA is important to her because it has helped her strengthen her weaknesses and allowed her to step outside her comfort zone. HOSA is helping her become the person she truly wants to be.

2020-2021 West Virginia HOSA State Officers

Katie Willis
President
James Monroe High School

From Monroe County, WV, Katie Willis was given the privilege to hold office of WV HOSA President. She attends James Monroe High School and is enrolled in the Health Science/ Therapeutic Services Program. After graduating high school, Katie plans to pursue a future in Physicians Assisting. HOSA has given her the confidence and motivation to succeed as a leader, as a HOSA member, and as a healthcare professional.

Hayleigh Burns
Vice President
Lincoln County High School

Hayleigh Burns is a senior at Lincoln County High School where she is enrolled in the therapeutic services program. After high school, Hayleigh plans on attending Marshall University to receive a degree in obstetrics and woman’s health. HOSA is important to her because it has taught her to step outside of my comfort zone and has taught her what it means to be  a leader. 

Joseph Howard
Secretary
Lincoln County High School

Joseph Howard is the WV HOSA Secretary. He is a current senior at Lincoln County High School and is enrolled in the Therapeutic Services Program. Joseph intends to continue his healthcare education at Marshall University and pursue a career in Pharmacy. With the skills developed and characteristics refined by his involvement in HOSA, he is now more confident and motivated than ever to achieve his dreams. 

Molly Rappold
Treasurer
Ben Franklin Career and Technical Center

Molly Rappold is the Treasurer of West Virginia HOSA. She attends Nitro High School and Ben Franklin Career Center where she is enrolled in the honors medical assisting program. After high school Molly would like to attend college to become a RN and later a Nurse Practitioner. HOSA is important to Molly because HOSA gave her the opportunity to improve her communication and public speaking skills. She also likes that HOSA brings together people from all over the world with a shared interest in the healthcare field.

Sydney Fischer
Historian Reporter
Hampshire County High School

Sydney Fischer is the Historian of West Virginia HOSA. She goes to Hampshire High school and participates in the nursing program that is offered there. Her goals after high school are to attend college in order to become a physician therapist. HOSA is important to her because it offers new experiences and opportunities that will be helpful to her later in life.

2019-2020 West Virginia State Officers

Krystian Perry
President
Lincoln County High School
Krystian Perry is the President of West Virginia HOSA. She attends Lincoln County High School and is enrolled in the Therapeutic Services Program. After High school, she plans to continue her healthcare education at Marshall University. She hopes to fulfill her dream of becoming a Medical Doctor specializing in Family Medicine. HOSA has not only reinforced her career choice, but has given her the chance to experience the many opportunities that the program has to offer.

Mackenzie Southall
Vice President
Ben Franklin Career and Technical Center
Mackenzie Southall is the Vice President of WV HOSA. She attends Ben Franklin Career Center where she is enrolled in honors medical assisting. After high school Mackenzie plans to work as a medical assistant. HOSA is important to her because it prepares her for a career in the medical field and gives her the opportunity to better her public speaking.

Shanya Taylor
Secretary/Treasurer
Ben Franklin Career and Technical Center
Shanya Taylor is the West Virginia HOSA Secretary/Treasurer. She attends Saint Albans High School and Ben Franklin Career Center where she is enrolled in the honors medical assisting program. After high school she would like to go to college and focus on becoming a Neonatal Nurse. HOSA is important to her because HOSA gave her a chance/passion to began communicating with others, and improve her public speaking skills. She likes that HOSA brings future health professionals together from all over the world to work as a team within competitions and to receive recognition.

Samantha Harvey
Historian Reporter
Ben Franklin Career and Technical Center
Samantha Harvey is the Historian Reporter of WV HOSA. She attends Ben Franklin Career Center where she is enrolled in honors medical assisting. After high school she plans to work as a medical assistant and continue her education to become a nurse. HOSA is important to her because it has allowed her to step out of her comfort zone, to speak in-front of people and grow within the healthcare community.

2018-2019 West Virginia State Officers

Carrie McGuire
President
Mingo Central Career and Technical Center

Carrie McGuire attends Mingo Central High School in the health science educational program. Carrie is the West Virginia HOSA President. She would like to pursuit her dream in becoming a psychiatric nurse. HOSA is important to her because it has taught her public speaking and most importantly how to communicate with others.

Keerstyn Stephenson
Vice President
Ben Franklin Career and Technical Center

Keerstyn Stephenson is the Vice President of West Virginia HOSA. She is a senior at Saint Albans High School and attends Ben Franklin Career Center where she is enrolled in the honors medical assisting program. She later plans to further her career in the medical field by becoming an RN. HOSA is important to her because it not only prepares people for a career in the medical field, but brings future health professionals together in an environment designed for teamwork and success.


Sierra Nida
Historian Reporter
Ben Franklin Career and Technical Center

Sierra Nida is the West Virginia HOSA Historian/Reporter. She is a Senior at Saint Albans High School and she also is in the Honors Medical Assisting Program at Ben Franklin Career Center. After high school, she would like to go to college and focus on becoming a Psychologist. She has a strong passion for healthcare and is excited to help others in need.  HOSA is important to her because it has given her many opportunities from meeting new people and helping improve her public speaking which will make her a better healthcare professional.