The Foster Healthcare and Biotechnology Association (HCBA) is dedicated to building a community for those passionate about the intersection of healthcare and business. One of the biggest misconceptions about healthcare is that it’s limited to hospitals and research. While these are incredibly important, the reality is: healthcare is far more diverse and rapidly evolving.
At HCBA, we really emphasize that healthcare extends beyond patient care. We welcome students of all backgrounds and experiences and we support career pathway exploration in multiple facets of the industry, including technology/digital health, healthcare consulting, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, finance in health, and more! Our goal as a club is to make these healthcare pathways more visible and accessible for Foster students.
If you’re even a little bit curious about healthcare or health-tech, we encourage you to join the Foster Healthcare and Biotechnology Association. There are so many opportunities within and outside healthcare where you can combine business skills with meaningful, real-world impact in people’s day-to-day lives. 💜
Sophia Wei
Co-President
Full-time Class of 2027
<Hi! I’m originally from California and a UW Double Dawg. I’m an experienced business technology consultant with a techno-functional background in modernization engagements across commercial and government clients. Over the past year, I’ve been looking to pivot from consulting by exploring product-adjacent roles and the healthcare industry. In my free time, I love music, dancing, swimming, cooking, and finding the best matcha in town. If you ever need recommendations around Seattle or just want to talk, feel free to reach out! ^-^
Riley Hsia
Co-President
Full-time Class of 2027
<I'm a Seattle native back in the Pacific Northwest after spending the last decade living and working across California. My professional background is rooted in business development and recruitment for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, and I’m passionate about bridging the gap between our members and the regional healthcare/biopharma ecosystem. When I’m not focused on the club or my studies, I love finding a good pickup basketball game, spending time on our local lakes, or hanging out with my cat, Matteo. I’m looking forward to a great year of growth and community!
Professional Development and Recruiting
Student Internship Real-Talk Panel: Expectations, Timeline, Recruiting
Club Collaboration Events: Healthcare in Marketing, in Tech, in Consulting
Alumni & Industry Engagement
Alumni Club Mixer: Casual, Real-Talk Discussions
Company / Site Visits: Immersive Industry Experiences Off-Campus
Interactive Mini-Casing Workshops: Healthcare Applications
Flagship Events & Community Building
Introductory Happy Hour: What is HCBA?
Healthcare Industry Night: On-campus Recruitment and Networking