Student Leadership
Meet the 2025–26 Officers!
Our elected officers lead service, competition, and community outreach at Lambert HOSA.
Raina Datta
Raina Datta is a senior at Lambert High School who has completed the Diagnostics Phlebotomy Pathway and is currently in the Sports Medicine Pathway. She has been a dedicated HOSA member since 6th grade and is so excited to serve as one of your Co-Presidents this year! After having the honor of serving as your Vice President, her goal this year is to build a stronger sense of connection within the chapter and create a space where every member feels seen and valued. Her favorite part of HOSA is attending conferences and meeting students from all over who share the same passion. Outside of school, she’s an advocate for mental health, a book lover, and a proud Taylor Swift fan. Raina is ready to take on this year with joy, purpose, and a heart grounded in faith!
Email: [email protected]
Rahul Menon
Rahul Menon is a senior at Lambert High School who has completed the Sports Medicine Pathway and is currently in the Diagnostics Phlebotomy Pathway. He has been in HOSA for 7 years and is excited to serve as one of your Co-Presidents this year! His goal this year is to increase engagement throughout the chapter and ensure everyone has an amazing experience! His favorite part of HOSA is all of the conferences and all of the connections that the organization offers. Outside of school, he loves to watch basketball and listen to music. He is very excited for this year and can’t wait for all of the events to happen!
Email: r[email protected]
Nikhil Fernandes
Nikhil is a Junior at Lambert and the Vice President of Lambert HOSA. This is his 6th year in HOSA, and his second year serving as a Lambert Officer! His goal is to advocate for his peers and guide them on their journeys to becoming future health professionals. Nikhil’s favorite HOSA memory is ILC 2025, where he competed in the MRC Partnership competition. He enjoyed connecting with members from across the world and competing at the international level. In the future, he hopes to go into Orthopedics
Email: [email protected]
Aswanth Nair
Aswanth Nair is a senior at Lambert and has completed the phlebotomy pathway. This is his 4th year in HOSA and is now serving as Lambert HOSA’s Co-Competition Chair. His favorite part about HOSA is the conference and competition, because people from all over the world come together to connect and collaborate together, and his favorite conference is Fall Rally at Six Flags. Aswanth’s goal for this year is to increase SLC and ILC turnout, and make competitors feel more confident when competing and representing Lambert HOSA. He loves helping people out, and is always available to answer questions and give feedback. In the future, Aswanth is interested in a career in surgery, but he can’t wait for an awesome year at Lambert HOSA!
Email: [email protected]
Chloe Jang
Chloe Jang is a junior at Lambert High School and is currently in the Phlebotomy pathway. This is her 6th year in HOSA and she is now serving as your Co-Competition Chair. Her goal is to help members win awards and participate in competition experiences that make up HOSA. She also wants to encourage members to try out for leadership opportunities and increase interaction within the chapter. She is very social and loves talking to new people, so don’t hesitate to reach out to her! Chloe loves to attend HOSA State Leadership Conference every year, where she enjoys meeting people from all over the state and have fun cheering for members at the award ceremony. She hopes to serve children through UNICEF as a pediatric surgeon.
Email: [email protected]
Bhavna Nayagam
Bhavna Nayagam is a Junior at Lambert and is currently in the Phlebotomy pathway for Healthcare Sciences. Her HOSA journey started in 8th Grade, joining because of peer encouragement, and has continued throughout high-school career. Being a first year officer, Bhavna loves meeting new people and exploring new responsibilities of being on the team. Her favorite part about HOSA is the conferences, as they allow students to learn about the healthcare field, collaborate with their peers, and gain recognition for their efforts all while being in a competitive setting. Specifically, Bhavna’s favorite HOSA memory is FLC 2023, which was doing her freshman year. In the future, Bhavna strives to work in the Neonatal ICU as a nurse. She is so excited for what this year has to offer and cannot wait for all the new opportunities that come toward Lambert HOSA’s way this year!
Email: [email protected]
Siri Akarapu
Saisiri Akarapu is a senior at Lambert High School who has completed the phlebotomy pathway and is currently participating in a hospital internship. Her HOSA journey began in 9th grade, when she had no clue what she wanted to be, and through HOSA she discovered her passion for medicine! This is her second year as a HOSA officer. This year, her goals include raising more awareness about NMDP and leading projects that have a local impact. Her favorite part of HOSA is creating new connections at leadership conferences. Outside of school, she is involved in dance and loves binging crime shows. She is looking forward to this upcoming year!
Email: [email protected]
Roma Shringarpure
Roma Shringarpure is a senior at Lambert High School and has been apart of HOSA since 6th grade. Her favorite part about HOSA has been Officer Retreat and attending all the conferences throughout the years. Her favorite thing about HOSA is to interact with other members and meet new people! On top of that, she enjoys learning about the healthcare field by attending workshops, conferences, and events! HOSA has helped Roma develop and strengthen her leadership, communication, and networking skills which she will implement through her career in the medical field. She is excited to be Lambert Hosa’s Parlimentarian this year and looks forward to getting to help and know members in HOSA!!
Email: [email protected]
Jival Mangru
Jival Mangru is a senior at Lambert and has completed the Phlebotomy pathway. He joined HOSA as a freshman and says it was the best decision he ever made. Jival’s favorite part of HOSA is the numerous volunteering opportunities it provides, and he has become very active in the community through our chapter. HOSA has also helped him improve his critical thinking and networking skills. Jival plans to make sure all members are included and involved in chapter activities in order to help them build an unforgettable HOSA experience. He’s working towards a career in pediatrics and is forever grateful to HOSA for helping him launch his healthcare journey.
Email: [email protected]
Alexander Davidenko
Alexander Davidenko is a Junior and this is his fourth year in HOSA. His favorite part about HOSA is making connections at the various confrences throughout the year. Alexander is excited to provide Lambert HOSA members various events such as fundraisers, socials, and study sessions, while also donating the proceeds to important causes such as NMDP. He hopes to presue cardiology in the future. Outside of HOSA, Alexander does fencing and enjoys Chipotle.
Email: [email protected]
Anushka Nag
Anushka Nag is a junior at Lambert and has been an active HOSA member throughout middle and highschool! This year, she is excited to continue her journey by serving as your Subcommittee Head and pursing the Phlebotomy pathway. Her favorite HOSA conference is Fall Leadership Conference, because it brings people together early in the year and is so much fun!! Anushka’s long-term goal is to pursue a career in sports medicine, where she can combine her passion for healthcare and athletics to care for athletes and help them perform at their best. She looks forward to connecting with other members, taking our subcommittees to new heights, and making the most of every opportunity HOSA has to offer.
Email: [email protected]
Meet the Lieutenants
Friendly points of contact for new members and volunteers.
Adwita Bhardwaj
Lieutenant
Adwita Bhardwaj is currently a junior at Lambert High School. She joined HOSA in 9th grade, not knowing much about what this club does. However, she quickly fell in love with it after seeing the impact that this organization makes on the community, her favorite aspect about it. From drives to service events, Adwita is determined to give back to the community that has supported her endeavors. She aspires to be a pediatric dentist and hopes that her experience of being in HOSA can help her achieve that goal. Adwita is proud to serve as your lieutenant officer for the 2025-2026 school year!
Email: [email protected]
Arpita Jagga
Lieutenant
Arpita Jagga is a senior at Lambert and has completed the biotechnology pathway. This is her 7th year in HOSA and is now serving as a Lieutenant Officer. She is deeply passionate about making everyone’s HOSA experience as great as her own and hopes to inspire members to take full advantage of all the opportunities HOSA offers. Arpita’s favorite HOSA event is Fall Rally, where she enjoys bonding with members and just having a good time. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time at the gym, creating various forms of art, and listening to music. She looks forward to pursuing a future career in public health, where she hopes to make a meaningful impact on communities.
Email: [email protected]
Vishesh Sood
Lieutenant
Vishesh Sood is a sophomore at Lambert. He has been in HOSA since 6th grade, and it was a huge factor in his decision to pursue healthcare. HOSA has so many benefits for all its members, but some of his favorites are the memories you can make. Through any event like FLC, SLC, or ILC, you can meet hundreds of HOSA members from different backgrounds, and HOSA provides you with the platform to network and make many new friends. His other favorite thing about being in HOSA is the knowledge and leadership skills it can bring you. Through events like competitions, presentations, and workshops,HOSA gives its members the skills and qualities needed to be Future Health professionals. With HOSA, he has grown his communication and leadership skills, and as an officer, he hopes to apply them to help Lambert HOSA and its members.
Email: [email protected]
Tia Gupta
Lieutenant
Tia Gupta is a junior at Lambert High School and is currently completing her third year in the phlebotomy class. This is her second year in HOSA and she is now serving as a Lieutenant Officer. Her main goal is to elevate the chapter to new heights while simultaneously supporting all healthcare-oriented students in their journeys. She enjoys the incredible opportunities HOSA has to offer to all of it’s members and appreciates how inclusive and welcoming the organization is to everyone no matter their previous experience. Tia loves connecting with fellow members and is always eager to help answer questions or provide guidance, so feel free to reach out! Her favorite HOSA memory is from HOSA ILC 2025, where she experienced the conference of a lifetime and was inspired through the plethora of people she met and various workshops she attended. She is excited to pursue a future career working with children who face diseases that impact their daily lives, using the knowledge and leadership skills she's developing through her HOSA experience.
Email: [email protected]
Jacqueline Nguyen
Lieutenant
Jacqueline Nguyen is a junior at Lambert High School, and has been an active HOSA member for 5 years! She was apart of the Redcross subcommittee, and attended SLC for the first time last year. Her school spirit during events is through the roof, she loves the supportive and competitive environment. Her plans include hosting more socials, and interactive bonds with every member. She’s one of the heads on Redcross and Service subcommittees, feel free to reach out at anytime with questions or concerns!
Email: [email protected]