HOPA’s Vision and Mission remain clear and strong and have not wavered since our inception. In January 2015, the HOPA Board of Directors, key stakeholders and staff met to conduct a comprehensive review of the HOPA Strategic Plan, which reflects four redevised core areas: Professional Development, Professional Resources and Tools, Research, and Advocacy. These focused goal areas identify where the association will direct its energy and resources in the next five years. A set of objectives for each area provides measurable direction in achieving these goals.


OUR VISION: All individuals affected by cancer have a hematology/oncology pharmacist as an integral member of their care team.

OUR MISSION: Support pharmacy practitioners and promote and advance hematology/oncology pharmacy to optimize the care of individuals affected by cancer.

2016-2020 HOPA Goals and Objectives

Goal Area: Professional Development

Develop hematology/oncology pharmacists to be valuable members of the cancer care team exceling within their institutions and their professions.


  1. Increase the breadth, depth and awareness of HOPA’s educational initiatives to meet the diverse needs of pharmacists practicing in hematology/oncology.
  2. Provide professional development opportunities that advance hematology/oncology pharmacists in leadership, research and advocacy.
  3. Implement innovative delivery channels to maximize access to HOPA’s professional development programs.
  4. Develop and implement a certification program.


Goal Area: Professional Resources and Tools

Provide the professional resources and tools needed to support hematology/oncology pharmacy across the cancer care continuum.


  1. Define, establish and develop a resource library for common practice challenges.
  2. Develop guidelines and practice standards.
  3. Develop competencies and assessment tools to meet the needs of the membership.


Goal Area: Research

Establish HOPA as a leader in research of hematology/oncology pharmacy intervention and impact.


  1. HOPA develops a research framework.
  2. Develop professional benchmarks for workforce metrics, quality improvement and professional practices.
  3. Foster collaborative outcomes research that demonstrates the efficacy of hematology/ oncology pharmacy.
  4. Expand research funding through alternative sources.


Goal Area: Advocacy

Advocate for the value of hematology/oncology pharmacy and be an influential voice for patient cancer care issues.


  1. Increase patient, public and professional awareness of the role and value of the hematology/oncology pharmacist.
  2. Increase HOPA member engagement in advocacy initiatives.
  3. Strengthen and develop alliances to influence safety, quality and access to care.