HOA Appoints New CEO as of Feb. 15, 2025

Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) has appointed Jennifer Pichoske, MS, EMBA, AOCNP as Chief Executive Officer effective February 15, 2025. She succeeds Maryann Roefaro, MS, CEO since 2002, who is retiring.

A long-time member of the HOA family, Pichoske has filled progressively responsible leadership roles in the organization since 2012 when she became the Director of Nursing. In 2020, she became Chief Clinical Officer, and in 2023 began serving as HOA’s Chief Operating Officer. Her nearly 30 years of experience in hematology and oncology care also include serving as a nurse practitioner at HOA, as an instructor at Crouse Hospital School of Nursing in Syracuse, and a hematology/oncology nurse practitioner and nurse in Buffalo.

Pichoske’s advanced degrees include an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology and a Master of Science in Nursing from University at Buffalo. She also is an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner. While she has previously served on many local boards of directors, Pichoske’s current responsibilities include serving as Vice President of the Board for Hospice of CNY and the Finger Lakes, as a national board member of the Community Oncology Alliance and as a local board member for Breast Care Partners, LLC and Cancer Connects, Inc.

“As a leader for HOA, Jen has driven innovation, operational excellence and patient advocacy efforts, and we are thrilled to have her as our new CEO,” said Tarek Sousou, MD, President of the Board of Directors at HOA. “Her deep industry knowledge and visionary leadership will be instrumental in continuing our mission to provide the highest level of quality care in a healing environment for the mind, body and spirit of patients dealing with cancer and blood disorders.”

“I am excited and honored to take on this new role,” said Jennifer Pichoske, MS, EMBA, AOCNP. “I look forward to continue working with the talented team at HOA to build on our organization’s strong foundation to drive continued ground-breaking therapies, expand our reach and create the highest quality caring environment for our patients, their loved ones and our employees.”

About Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY

HOA is a private community cancer center established in 1982 with a mission to provide the highest level of quality care in a healing environment for the mind, body and spirit of patients dealing with cancer and blood disorders. A member of the Community Oncology Alliance, HOA has offices in Auburn, Camillus and East Syracuse. HOA achieves its mission with a multi-faceted team dedicated to holistic, patient-centered care, and is the only cancer practice in CNY Certified for Quality by The American Society of Clinical Oncology. HOA also serves as an oncology medical home (OMH) which means all care plans center around what is best for the patient. With an emphasis on quality of care versus quantity, OMH patients generally experience lower costs, higher satisfaction, reduced medical errors, and are better-informed. For more information visit hoacny.com.