Michael Brode
National President
brodehosa@yahoo.com

Over the past four years that Mike Brode has served HOSA, has participated as a chapter founder, parliamentarian, chapter and state president.  Mike is currently a sophomore at the University of South Carolina where he is an Exercise Science student.  He plans on attending medical school to become a physician specializing in emergency medicine.  He is currently a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician and a firefighter in his hometown of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  Mike believes in the quote from Mohandas Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

Claire Lucas
President-Elect
lucashosa@yahoo.com

A servant leader to North Carolina HOSA as President this past year, Claire Lucas joins the National Executive Council now as President-Elect.  Honored to serve her state for the past five years, she is now North Carolina State University as a Park Scholarship Recipient majoring in Biomedical Engineering.  She plans on attending medical school in order to prepare for a career as a practicing physician for Doctors Without Borders.  Claire believes in Randy Pausch’s quote “It’s not about how to achieve your dreams.  It’s about how to lead your life.  If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself, the dreams will come to you.”

Frank Berdos
Postsecondary/Collegiate Vice President
berdoshosa@yahoo.com

After six year of dedicated service to Florida HOSA as the Northern Postsecondary Vice President, Frank is now ready to lead HOSA as the Postsecondary Vice President.  A junior at the University of Florida, Frank is on the pre-med track to one day become a cardiothoracic surgeon.  He also wishes one day to find the perfect balance with his love for politics and passion for medicine.  Being recognized as Florida HOSA’s Outstanding State Leader, he is excited and ready to serve the membership of National HOSA.

John Tham
Region I Vice President
thamhosa@yahoo.com

John Tham is currently in his third year as a HOSA officer.  He is attending St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas where he is majoring in Biology and minoring in Criminal Justice.  He plans to attend medical school and become a Neonatal Pediatrician.  While in HOSA, John has reached the national level in Chapter Newsletter and Clinical Specialty.  One of his most rewarding experiences was being able to thank his advisors and family after receiving national office.

Travis Carlile
Region II Vice President
carlilehosa@yahoo.com

In the past two years, Travis Carlile has been an active serving member of HOSA.  He has served Indiana as a State Officer and Local Chapter President.  Now in his third year in HOSA, Travis attends Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, majoring in Chemistry.  His career aspiration in life is to become an anesthesiologist.  His favorite quote is “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” –Vince Lombardi

Adam King
Region III Vice President
akinghosa@yahoo.com

Adam King has been an active HOSA member for the past five years.  Adam is currently a freshman attending UNC-Charolotte.  He aspires to be a Family Nurse Practitioner with his own practice.  Adam has served HOSA as Chapter President, District President,, and most recently, as the State Vice President of North Carolina.  HOSA has played a key role in Adam’s life for the past several years.  He lives by these inspirational words by Ralph Waldo Emerson:  “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

Ashley Burger
Secondary Board Representative
burgerhosa@yahoo.com

Perseverance is the key to success, which Ashley Burger hopes to apply to all HOA work.  This year, she is attending Lake Superior State University of MI, where she is majoring in Criminalistics and Forensic Science with a minor in dance.   Ashley will also attend the Police Academy.   As a HOSA member, she received a medal in Clinical Specialty at regional, state and at nationals.  As the election concludes her very first year as a HOSA member, she is evidence of the strength and determination HOSA members possess.

Alissa Conde
Postsecondary/Collegiate Board Representative
condehosa@yahoo.com

They say that seven is a lucky number and when it comes to years of service, Alissa has dedicated her passion to HOSA at the chapter, state and now the national level.  Representing HOSA as the Postsecondary/Collegiate Board Representative, Alissa is currently attending the University of Florida as a senior majoring in Health Science with a minor in Anthropology.  She aspires to one day become an orthopedic surgeon.  She has placed top 3 in the CPR/First Aid competition.  In 2005 and 2006, she served as the Florida HOSA Postsecondary Vice President.  The ability to change a life by opening your heart is what she values most from her HOSA endeavors.