I want to be a HOSA State Officer to encourage students across Arkansas to pursue medicine. By spreading recognition of HOSA across the state, I hope to inspire students to become future healthcare professionals and help people across the globe. I have learned many things about specific healthcare fields, parts of the body, and much more general knowledge about medical professions. HOSA has helped me realize that a future in healthcare is suitable for me, and I hope to help other students come to this realization as well. Healthcare professionals are an essential part of our society, and it is crucial to inspire the next generation to take on these professions, no matter how challenging it may be to get there. Greenwood’s HOSA chapter has brought in medical professionals to speak about their journeys and daily tasks, and I believe this is beneficial information. If I can help begin new HOSA chapters across the state, more students can have this advantage. Knowing what your future looks like and the process it takes to get there can motivate a student to be their best now so they can achieve their goals later. As I grew up, I thought I wanted to go into many different careers: teacher, fashion designer, cosmetologist, etc. Since I joined HOSA, I have learned more about the wide range of careers that medicine has to offer. HOSA has also encouraged me to pursue a career in the medical field, more specifically, surgery. I have always been good at science and math, so it made sense that I was interested in medicine. It wasn’t until HOSA, though, that I had a support system of knowledgeable people who could help me learn about my options and encourage me to meet my goals.