State HOSA Officer Team

State President

Lucyana Munoz

Hello! My name is Lucyana and I am from Scottsbluff! I am thrilled to be a State Officer and eager to serve HOSA members. I am passionate about healthcare. I am excited to work with everyone to achieve our goals this year and am especially looking forward to SLC. My message to members is that we can achieve great things together.

Contact Lucyana at [email protected]

State Vice President

Gary Hao

Hi! My name is Gary Hao. I’m a student at Millard West. I’m fueled to be a part of HOSA state leadership this year. I am looking forward to launching HOSA and creating interstellar health career opportunities by providing accessible information. With your assistance, Nebraska HOSA can aim for the stars. Ready, JET, GO!

Contact Gary at [email protected]

State Secretary

Vicky Wu

Hello everyone, my name is Vicky and I am delighted to be your State Secretary! I am a senior at Papillion La Vista High School, and this will be my 4th year as an active HOSA member. Outside of HOSA, I enjoy playing the piano & flute, pickleball, tutoring kids, and getting ice cream! In the future, I hope to become a radiologist. I am looking forward to meeting others just like me and can’t wait to see where this journey will take us!

Contact Vicky at [email protected]

State Vice President of Competitive Events

Joelle Peatrowsky

Hello! My name is Joelle Peatrowsky, and I am a senior at Guardian Angels Central Catholic in West Point, Nebraska. My hobbies include cheerleading, baking, painting, and attending church. I currently work as a Dietary Aide at my local hospital and am a CNA. After high school, I plan to pursue a career as a nurse anesthetist. I am excited to serve as a State Officer because I’ve been interested in healthcare for my whole life and want to inspire others to pursue their dreams. A message I would like to share with other HOSA members is to believe in your potential, and know you’re capable of accomplishing more than you know!

Contact Joelle at [email protected]

State Vice President of Membership & Media

Pranavi Prakash

Hey everyone! My name is Pranavi Prakash, and I am a senior at Millard North High School, where I have served as a HOSA chapter officer. Outside of HOSA, I am a competitive debater, the founder of the Science National Honor Society, and the Vice President of Membership for my school’s Spanish Honor Society. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano and making art.  Currently, I volunteer at CHI Bergan Mercy, and I plan to pursue a career in dentistry and continue advocating for healthcare in underserved communities. Every step you take in HOSA brings you closer to making a real impact in healthcare!

Contact Pranavi at [email protected]

State Vice President of Partnerships

Ridhvi Nayakwadi

Hi everyone! My name is Ridhvi Nayakwadi and I am a senior at Millard North High School. This is my third year in HOSA and I am so excited to serve as your Vice President of Partnerships this year! Hosa has helped me develop a passion for healthcare and I want to give back! Outside of HOSA, I run for the cross country team, play the viola, am a competitive speaker, and volunteer at Bergan Mercy Hospital. After highschool, I plan on studying neuroscience and continue advocating for mental health. I am so grateful for Nebraska HOSA and I look forward to seeing the amazing things we do this year!

Contact Ridhvi at [email protected]

Jami Denny

Health Sciences Career Field Specialist

HOSA State Advisor

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