Jasmine Thakral
President
Future Career Goal: Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Favorite Quote: “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new” – Albert Einstein
Bio: As a proud student of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, Jasmine will serve as the 2026–2027 President, and is eager to dedicate this year to empowering members across the state. Jasmine began her HOSA journey as a freshman, drawn to the organization’s unique blend of leadership and community service. Over the years, she discovered a community of peers who share her passion for healthcare. She credits HOSA with strengthening her confidence as a leader and providing the foundation for her pursuit of a career in medicine. As President, Jasmine strives to connect members by amplifying their voices and ensuring every student feels supported and inspired. Guided by this year’s International HOSA theme, “Redefine the Standard,” she is committed to serving with collaboration, compassion, and vision. Her approach is rooted in creating opportunities for every member to embrace change, grow as leaders, and thrive as future health professionals. Looking ahead, she cannot wait to see how NJ HOSA will continue to grow together, and she is grateful for the opportunity to serve its members.
Leena Doura
President-Elect
Future Career Goal: Endocrinologist
Favorite Quote: “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” — Henry Ford
Bio: From local chapter meetings to energetic conferences, Leena’s HOSA journey blossomed from the opportunity to meet new people and make lasting memories. Starting her freshman year surrounded by unfamiliar faces, her HOSA chapter introduced a diverse community of students with a shared passion for a brighter future. Inspired by the way HOSA exemplifies innovation and service, Leena credits the HOSA community for her curious mindset and growth as a leader throughout the years. Now as a junior at PCTI STEM Academy, Leena is honored to serve NJ HOSA as the 2026-2027 President-Elect and empower the next generation of health professionals to explore new opportunities. Motivated by this year’s international theme, “Redefine the Standard”, she hopes to cultivate a collaborative community in which every member feels supported. Leena aspires to advance the future of healthcare through each member’s journey, building on each other’s successes to make a meaningful impact. Throughout her term, she strives to see NJ HOSA flourish as a connected community and each member reach new heights.
Maanya Anjoo
Northern Regional Vice President
Future Career Goal: Orthopedic Surgeon
Favorite Quote: “You may delay, but time will not, and lost time is never found again”- Benjamin Franklin.
Bio: Maanya Anjoo is a senior at the Morris County School of Technology and serves as the New Jersey HOSA Northern Regional Vice President for 2026–2027. Her HOSA journey began freshman year with a passion for healthcare and a desire to challenge herself, but it quickly became so much more. Although she didn’t win medals in her first competitions, the community she found in HOSA inspired her to keep showing up and push herself beyond what she thought was possible. From attending leadership conferences to meeting new members, each experience has helped Maanya grow into a more confident leader. As Northern Regional Vice President, Maanya hopes to give members the same sense of belonging and encouragement that kept her involved in HOSA. Inspired by this year’s theme, “Redefine the Standard,” she hopes to challenge the idea that success in HOSA is measured only by competitions. Through every conversation, challenge, and opportunity, Maanya hopes to redefine what it means to succeed, help members recognize their potential, and create a HOSA story of their own.
Om Purani
Central Regional Vice President
Future Career Goal: Anesthesiologist
Favorite Quote: “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool.” -Richard Feynman
Bio: For Om, HOSA has been a place where he can grow, interact with others, and create lifelong memories. As a senior at Piscataway High School, he looks back at laughing with friends as they planned meetings, going to fundraising events, and playing volleyball with other chapters, realizing that the organization he once joined truly became a new community. Eager to serve as the 2026-2027 Central Region Vice President, Om remembers realizing that HOSA is much more than just a healthcare organization, and he is committed to bringing about similar experiences for members across the state. He is ready to serve HOSA through a year filled with change and is excited to give back to HOSA as much as it has given to him. In this next year, Om hopes to inspire others to explore and embrace their HOSA journey, because he wants others to grow to be a part of this wonderful community and create memories they will never forget.
Kayden Felder
Southern Regional Vice President
Future Career Goal: Anesthesiologist
Favorite Quote: “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great” – Zig Ziglar
Bio: As a senior at Kingsway Regional High School, Kayden is proud to serve as the 2026-2027 Southern Regional Vice President, representing his school and a region of New Jersey that he is always happy to remind everyone that it does really exist. At the regional conference his sophomore year, something other than his event caught his eye, the state officers. From that moment, he knew what his next step in HOSA was going to be. Taking that chance the next year around introduced him to an entirely new side of HOSA, and surrounded him with people who share his excitement for medicine, leadership, and whatever comes next. Kayden hopes to make the opportunities and connections he discovered through HOSA feel within reach for every member, regardless of how new their chapter may be or where in the state they call home. Above all, he hopes every member finishes the year feeling more connected to HOSA, more confident in where they are headed, and ready to build their future in whatever way they can.
Sujal Dhoka
Post-Secondary/Collegiate Vice President
Future Career Goal: Endocrinologist
Favorite Quote: “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” – William Ernest Henley
Bio: Sujal is currently a sophomore majoring in genetics at the Honors College at Rutgers University. Serving as a previous state officer, he plans to build off his prior leadership and continue with his goal of fostering a community. Outside of HOSA, Sujal loves to play soccer, take frequent Wawa trips, and stay up until 3 am playing poker. Now in his 6th year of HOSA, Sujal plans to propel post-secondary HOSA by expanding the organization to new colleges and bringing in more members from all around the state. He wishes to share the opportunities and sense of belonging that he was given by HOSA and create a meaningful experience for both new and old members. Throughout his term, Sujal hopes to lead with the purpose of entertainment and ensure that members have a worthwhile and memory-filled adventure in becoming a future health professional.
Aryan More
Parliamentarian
Future Career Goal: Biomedical Patent Analyst
Favorite Quote: “Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
Bio: Ask anyone why they joined HOSA, and most will say they want to become a doctor. Aryan doesn’t fit that narrative. Growing up, he was constantly told he’d become a doctor, but a genuine fear of blood tests made him certain that path wasn’t for him. What he didn’t expect was that HOSA has a way of working around your fears, not despite them, but through them. After competing and winning in Medical Innovations, Aryan discovered a new calling in biomedical engineering, proof that HOSA finds a place for you even when you try to push it away. Now a rising senior at Piscataway High School, Aryan serves as State Parliamentarian, a role he sees as more than knowing Robert’s Rules of Order, but as giving structure to change and making sure every voice is heard. This year, he hopes to Transform Tomorrow by showing members that structure isn’t a limit on leadership, it’s the foundation of it, and by inspiring even just one fellow student to join this community. So to anyone who, like him, breaks out in a cold sweat at the sight of a needle: HOSA has a whole menu of healthcare careers with your name on it, blood tests not included.
Berit Amoateng
Secretary
Future Career Goal: Pediatrician
Favorite Quote: “Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself.”- Jesus Christ
Bio: For Berit, HOSA started freshman year with a simple decision to try something new. Little did she know that one decision would lead to a first-place finish at ILC, new friendships, and a community that would push her to believe in herself. Throughout her journey, HOSA has taught her that leadership is not about always having the answers, but having the confidence to step up, learn, and make a difference. Now a junior at Woodbridge Academy Magnet School and proudly serving as the 2026–2027 NJ HOSA Secretary, she is excited to give back to the organization that has helped her grow. With a passion for healthcare, service, and leadership, she hopes to expand HOSA into underrepresented communities and make the opportunities she found through HOSA accessible to even more students. Outside of HOSA, she can be found watching a show or movie, playing basketball, or spending time with her family. She believes some of the most meaningful parts of HOSA happen beyond the competitions—in the friendships, conversations, and memories made along the way. Guided by this year’s theme, “Redefine the Standard,” she is ready to help members step outside their comfort zones, find their voices, and create their own definition of success. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve NJ HOSA and cannot wait to see where this year takes its members.
Anay Munje
Historian
Future Career Goal: Emergency Medicine Physician
Favorite Quote: “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once” – Albert Einstein
Bio: Anay Munje is a rising senior at the Academy for Allied Health Sciences in Scotch Plains who loves playing tennis, cooking, and exploring his passion for healthcare. For Anay, HOSA has always been a place where he has been able to challenge himself, build meaningful connections, and grow as a leader. What started as an opportunity to explore his interest in healthcare turned into a journey filled with competitions, friendships, and leadership experiences. After earning first place at the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Parliamentary Procedure, Anay realized that his HOSA experience was about much more than the competition itself. It was about the people who supported him along the way. Now, as NJ HOSA Historian, Anay hopes to give back to the community that has helped him grow by creating stronger connections between members and their state officers throughout the year. He wants members to feel engaged beyond conferences and know that their state officers are people they can connect with, learn from, and look to for support. Through these connections, Anay hopes to help every member feel more involved in the NJ HOSA community and transform their tomorrow.