I have been given the opportunity to be an officer in our school’s HOSA chapter for the past two years. Being Vice President has given me new knowledge and leadership experience. I have been able to grow as a person by interacting with new people, resolving disputes, and more. Prior to joining HOSA, I was very reserved and reluctant to express anything I had to say. However, HOSA has shaped me into the person I am today by giving me the confidence to assist others, express, and challenge myself. It has enhanced my love and appreciation for healthcare. Additionally, I have enjoyed serving as a mentor for those who have started their HOSA journey. Our chapter includes junior high members who are beginning to find their passions. Being there as a support to help guide them has provided me with so much fulfillment, and I aspire to help many more individuals find their passions. Throughout this year, I have proven to myself that I can handle the substantial amount of responsibilities that come with being an officer. I wish to further my journey with HOSA through being a HOSA State Officer. I put in the hard work by leading service projects, fundraising, or spearheading blood drives, and I wish to take this hard work ethic to the HOSA State Officer position. This wonderful opportunity will provide me with a great deal of insight, regarding my knowledge, leadership, and innovative skills, all of which will better prepare me, an aspiring medical professional, for my future in healthcare. I have seen the impact the current State Officers have made on HOSA, and I aspire to make the same impact on the next group of Arkansas HOSA members as a State Officer.