SD HOSA Alum earning Ph.D. from Ohio State

Name of Alumnus
Jessica Anderson

When were you in HOSA?
 I participated in HOSA during my senior year of high school 2018-2019.

Did you hold a State Officer position? If so, which one.
No

What chapter?
Sanford Health

Where do/did you go to college?
I graduated from Winona State University in 2022.

What is/was your major?  
My major was Cell and Molecular Biology.

What advice would you give HS students in HOSA today?
Appreciate the great opportunities and perspectives this program affords you and ask lots of questions!

How did HOSA help you get to where you are today?
HOSA gave me a great "behind-the-scenes" look into many different healthcare careers and specialties. I learned about careers I didn't even know existed! It was a great way to broaden my future interests and stay interested in medicine.

What are you doing now?
Currently, I am earning my Ph.D. in Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology at The Ohio State University. I plan to specialize in developmental neuroscience research.