June 24, 2019

The 2019 HOSA (Future Health Professionals) International Leadership Conference "Define your Purpose" was held on June 19-22 at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. The conference includes four general sessions; HOSA University for members, state officers and advisors; exhibits presented by health organizations and associations; competitive events focused on leadership, professional and technical skills; the annual business of the national student organization of HOSA; educational symposium workshops presented by professional partners that provide information about current health care issues; and an opportunity to meet people from across the globe with similar career goals. 

Congratulations to the following Plano ISD international leadership competition winners:

• Thomas Dang, Margaret Le, Lauren Truong and Andrew Vu, Plano East Senior High School, community awareness team, first place 
• Soliana Ghirmazion, Plano East Senior High, clinical specialty, first place
• Rojon Sangani, Plano West Senior High School, job seeking skills, first place 

Front row: Margaret Le, Plano East; Lauren Truong, Plano East; and Kayla Kellar teacher Plano West Senior High

Second row: Yejean Kim, Jasper High School; Soliana Ghirmazion, Plano East; Rojon Sangani. Plano West; and Thomas Dang, Plano East.

Third row: Andrew Vu, Plano East; Marcos Rodriguez, Plano East staff;  Rakaah Alhaddad, Plano East;  Rohan Mehta, Plano East.