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PRINCESS JENA
SANTIAGO, BS

Vice Chairwoman

HOSA Experience:

  • Years in HOSA: 9

    • (4 Years Secondary: Baldwin High School, 3+ Years Postsecondary-Collegiate: AHEC, 1 Year Alumni)

  • Regional & State Medalist, International Finalist in Pharmacology​

Princess has been a dedicated member of HOSA- Future Health Professionals for over six years, actively fostering a passion and interest for healthcare and leadership among her peers. For the past three years, she has served as the Collegiate President of the Hawaii/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Center (AHEC), playing a vital role in advancing health education and mentoring students pursuing careers in science and medicine.

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A proud graduate of H.P. Baldwin High School in Wailuku, Maui, Princess earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Honors from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM). During her undergraduate studies, she completed both the prestigious Honors program and the Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) program, which further fueled her passion for biomedical research. She is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering at UHM, continuing her path toward a future and career at the intersection of research, innovation, and healthcare.

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Beyond academics, Princess is deeply involved in community service and clinical care. She volunteers in hospice services and works as a clinical assistant in an OB/GYN clinic on Oahu, where she has gained meaningful hands-on experience in women’s health. These experiences have strengthened her commitment to patient care and inspired her to continue contributing to the advancement of health and science.

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