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Apply for HOPA Committee Year 2026-27!

HOPA's committees help the organization achieve its strategic goals and put within reach the vision that, someday, everyone undergoing cancer treatment will have an oncology pharmacist as an integral member of their care team. With oversight from our councils, our committees are comprised of dedicated volunteers who work to fulfill our mission to educate, support, and advocate for hematology/oncology pharmacists and our patients.

Applications are open through Monday, April 20, at midnight CT.

New for 2026-27

In the hopes of improving organizational agility, increasing membership engagement, and moving the strategic vision of the organization forward, HOPA's Board of Directors has made updates to the governance structure. Among these changes is the addition of a few new committees and a new program.

Access, Representation, and Opportunity (ARO) Ambassadors Program
The ARO Ambassador program aims to ensure that, across the organization and HOPA volunteer groups, there are individuals who elevate considerations as they relate to access, representation, and opportunity of all oncology pharmacists.

Volunteers will hold full positions on a HOPA committee that they select, while also holding the responsibility for incorporating conversations regarding access, representation, and opportunity within the scope of their committee's work. Participating committees include: Annual Conference Planning Committee, Recognition Committee, Membership Committee, Professional Development Committee, Practice Management Committee, Publications & Resources Committee, Public Policy Committee, Patient Outreach & Education Committee, Research Strategy & Oversight Committee.

For additional information, please refer to the program's charter.

Professional Development Committee
The purpose of the Professional Development Committee is to create a professional development infrastructure that supports oncology pharmacists throughout their career continuum.

Collaborative Partnerships Committee
The Collaborative Partnerships Committee (CPC) provides strategic guidance and operational support for external relationships that expand HOPA's impact, strengthen member value, and advance shared priorities across the oncology pharmacy and healthcare ecosystem.

Publications & Resources Committee
The Publications & Resources Committee (PRC) optimizes existing content and storytelling, finds gaps, and helps expand HOPA's reach among primary (oncology and pharmacy professionals) and secondary (people with cancer and their caregivers, elected officials, and the public) audiences. This includes generating, editing, and curating member-created content and resources. PRC helps ensure HOPA content and resources are cohesive, correct, relevant, and timely.

Research Strategy & Oversight Committee
The purpose of the Research Strategy & Oversight Committee is to develop and foster opportunities for HOPA members to engage in research-related activities. The committee will oversee the Research Grants Process and the Collaborative Oncology Research (CORe) Center and will develop programming/content/resources to educate and train HOPA members on research and grant processes. Due to ongoing projects, this committee will not be recruiting for the 2026-27 committee year.