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Amitha Sabbani is the President of Maryland HOSA and a senior at Mount Hebron High School. She has been a member of HOSA for the past three years and currently serves as president of her local chapter, where she has expanded outreach through designing a chapter website, organizing fundraising initiatives, and leading member recognition events. In 2025, she attended the International Leadership Conference and earned the Bronze Barbara James Service Award for her volunteer service in the surgical department of a local hospital.

As a Nationally Certified EMT, Amitha has firsthand experience providing patient care in her community.  She also co-founded MedSearchr, a platform that connects students with healthcare opportunities, research experiences, and mentors, helping aspiring healthcare professionals explore their interests and discover meaningful medical opportunities. Additionally, she won first place in the National Paradigm Challenge for co-developing MindLink, an AI-powered wearable fanny pack designed to support individuals with dementia by assisting with daily tasks and encouraging greater independence in their everyday lives.

Through HOSA, Amitha has discovered her passion for neuroscience and hopes to pursue a career as a neurosurgeon. She also aspires to establish a community organization that provides free primary healthcare services and preventive screenings to underserved communities.  

Outside of academics, Amitha loves watching SpongeBob SquarePants. She grew up watching the show with her brother and still enjoys revisiting an episode from time to time. If there’s one thing Amitha can talk about for hours, it’s why she believes SpongeBob SquarePants is the greatest cartoon ever made.

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Muthu Annamalai is a senior at Howard High School serving as Maryland HOSA’s Vice President of Affiliation. A dedicated member of her school’s HOSA chapter for the last three years, Muthu led the team to the International Leadership Conference in 2025 and 2026. She has placed third statewide in the World Health Disparities Event and received the Barbara James Service Award at the Gold Level internationally.

She is a passionate advocate for menstrual equity, having founded a PERIOD. Club Chapter at her school and worked with the  Howard County Executive to install 180 menstrual product dispensers across local government buildings – an effort featured on WBAL-TV.

Beyond advocacy, Muthu has gained professional experience through volunteering every summer at MedStar Harbor Hospital and shadowing at Johns Hopkins Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine under the guidance of Dr. Abimbola Aina . She loves meeting expectant mothers and capturing the joy in their eyes as they catch a glimpse of their baby through the shifting shades of grey on the ultrasound screen.

She plans to pursue an undergraduate degree in Global Health, later on going to medical school to pursue her dream of becoming a Gynecologist and providing critical care to vulnerable populations within humanitarian crisis zones.

Her healthcare journey began with the click of a button and the iconic Grey’s Anatomy theme. The moment Dr. Addison Montgomery appeared on screen, Muthu knew she was destined to become a physician who fights fearlessly for women’s health.

She looks forward to an incredible year collaborating with her fellow state officers to elevate Maryland HOSA to the next level.

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Akrit Naidu is a junior at Urbana High School and is honored to serve as a Maryland HOSA State Officer. He has been an active member of HOSA for the past several years, serving in leadership roles while developing a passion for healthcare, service, and advocacy. As a two-time International Leadership Conference qualifier, Akrit has enjoyed competing alongside future healthcare professionals and building meaningful connections through HOSA. He also founded Maryland’s first middle school HOSA chapter, helping introduce younger students to the opportunities and impact of the organization.

Outside of competition, Akrit is dedicated to serving his community through healthcare and education. He volunteers at Frederick Health Hospital and the American Diversity Group Clinic, where he has gained firsthand experience working with patients and healthcare professionals. Inspired by his family’s experiences, he also founded Tutor4Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides free tutoring to children battling cancer.

Beyond HOSA, Akrit is an Eagle Scout whose commitment to service has shaped his leadership and strengthened his desire to make a positive impact in his community. Through volunteering and service projects, he has developed a passion for helping others both inside and outside of healthcare. In the future, Akrit hopes to pursue a career as a cardiologist while contributing to innovative medical research that improves patient care. He is excited to serve Maryland HOSA this year, support members across the state, and help create opportunities that inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders. When he is not volunteering or studying, Akrit enjoys food, rock climbing, and talking about cars. He especially looks forward to trading pins and meeting HOSA members from across the country at the International Leadership Conference each year.

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Likitha Gaddipati currently serves as the Vice President of Leadership on the 2026–2027 Maryland HOSA State Officer Team. She is in eleventh grade at Urbana High School, home to one of the largest HOSA chapters in Maryland. Likitha has been an active member of HOSA for the past three years since her freshman year and currently serves as Vice President of her chapter, where she has helped lead initiatives and support the chapter’s continued growth.

Throughout her HOSA journey, Likitha has had the opportunity to compete at both the state and international levels. This year, she placed second in Medical Innovation at the Maryland State Leadership Conference and advanced to Round 2 at the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she competed among the top 20 teams. She was also a finalist in the Health Care Issues Examination and received the Barbara James Service Award last year. The previous year, she placed second in Biomedical Debate at SLC and advanced to ILC in Nashville, Tennessee.

Over the past three years, HOSA has provided Likitha with valuable opportunities to explore healthcare, develop her leadership skills, and serve her community. Inspired by these experiences, she wanted to give back to Maryland HOSA by founding the first HOSA middle school chapter at Urbana Middle School. She especially enjoyed watching the chapter’s members grow in confidence, leadership, and their interest in healthcare.

Outside of HOSA, Likitha is a dedicated tennis player and a 4A State Quarterfinalist. She is also passionate about the outdoors and enjoys walking and hiking. In the future, she hopes to major in biology on the pre-medical track and pursue a career in medicine, specifically as a cardiologist.

Likitha is honored to serve as a Maryland HOSA State Officer and looks forward to giving back to the organization that has given her so many opportunities. She is excited to work alongside the state officer team and contribute to an impactful and successful 2026–2027!

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Shreya is a senior at Thomas S. Wootton High School and currently serves as Maryland HOSA’s Vice President of Social Media. She joined HOSA as a freshman and has been an active member for four years, competing in HOSA Bowl and CERT Skills and attending the International Leadership Conference all three years of high school. This year, she is also serving as Co-President of her school’s HOSA chapter, a role that has let her help build the same kind of community for her chapter that HOSA gave her when she first joined.

Outside of HOSA, Shreya has shadowed a pediatric hematology and oncology physician at Children’s National and conducted research there as well, an experience that gave her a close-up look at the field she hopes to enter. Between competing at the state and international level, running her school chapter, and helping lead social media for Maryland HOSA, Shreya has gotten to experience HOSA from a lot of different angles, and each one has taught her something different about what the organization is really about.

In her free time, Shreya is probably in the snack aisle at Trader Joe’s, scouting out whatever is new. She says, “Being part of HOSA has given me the chance to grow as both a leader and a future healthcare professional. It’s shown me that medicine isn’t just about knowledge, it’s about community, and I’m grateful for everyone I’ve met and every opportunity I’ve had along the way.”