As chief strategy officer at City of Hope, Ms. Hammon leads system strategic planning, growth and business development, driving long-term integrated strategic and financial planning. Since joining in April 2024, she has played a key role in aligning City of Hope’s expansion into a national cancer care system that now serves more than 144,000 patients annually across four states. Her expertise in strategic repositioning and rapid growth has helped unify strategies across the system, ensuring consistency and coordination in care delivery. She works closely with leadership to develop key performance metrics and drive organizational change, reinforcing City of Hope’s position as a top 5 U.S. cancer center according to U.S. News & World Report. With a focus on academic-level care and innovative treatment delivery, Ms. Hammon is shaping City of Hope’s future by creating a nationwide model for advanced cancer care. Prior to her current role, she spent 17 years at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., serving as chief strategy officer for seven of those years.
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Chief Strategy Officers to Know
Chief strategy officers are a guiding light for their health systems, crafting short- and long-term strategic plans that drive forward momentum. They are tasked with expanding access to care through partnerships and acquisitions, as well as innovative initiatives and technologies. Chief strategy officers ensure that organizations grow in accordance with their vision and mission.
