Florida HOSA Alumni &
Professional Association (FHAPA)
The Florida HOSA Alumni & Professional Association (FHAPA) was organized with its primary mission, “To support and promote Florida HOSA activities at chapter, regional, and state levels.”
FHAPA’s purpose is to:
- Connect HOSA alumni and health professionals with current Florida HOSA members and advisors, thereby creating educational opportunities.
- Offer opportunities for networking with peers, while promoting personal development of Association members.
- Connect health care industry with Florida HOSA to create greater knowledge of the organization and to support education in health science.
- Provide scholarships for Florida HOSA members.
- Harness the passion and energy of our past Florida HOSA members and our current professional partners.
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2025-2026 Membership Dues:
Graduating High School Student: $10
Returning FHAPA Member: $15
New Member or Professional Member: $20
Any Questions? Contact FHAPA at FHAPA@flhosa.org!
To entice FHAPA members to assist with the Regional Conferences (for dates and locations – hover over the “Conferences” tab in the Navigation Bar above, then click on “Regional Conferences”) – any FHAPA member that can assist as a judge or other event personnel for a total of at least 6 hours at various conferences will receive recognition during the Annual FHAPA Meeting at the SLC. To be eligible for recognition, a portion of the 6 hours must be volunteered at a Regional Conference or two (or more!). If attending the SLC, additional hours may be accumulated to meet or exceed the minimum of 6 hours. Please see additional details on the form that must be submitted to the State Advisor to receive recognition. We also ask that you contact the Regional Advisors prior to their conferences so they can make plans to utilize your services in the most efficient manner.
FHAPA Bylaws
FHAPA’s Founding Charter Members (Est. 2013)
FHAPA Board Members and Officers:
Varsha Katoju – 2025-26 Chairperson (Board member term: SLC 2023 – SLC 2026)
Kasey Canteli – 2025-26 Vice-Chairperson (Board member term: SLC 2025 – SLC 2027)
Brandon Shadeed – 2025-26 Secretary (Board member term: SLC 2023 – SLC 2026)
Aldair Hernandez (Board member term: SLC 2024 – SLC 2026)
Rhea Pitale (Board member term: SLC 2024 – SLC 2026)
Ex-Officio Board Members:
Shimaaz Shahrin – Florida HOSA State President
Patricia Dodson – Florida HOSA Board of Directors Co-Chairperson
Jacquelyn Moreau – Florida HOSA Executive Director/State Advisor
Dr. Cora Walden – CTE Industry Specialist State Supervisor, Florida Department of Education