office of People & Culture People, culture, Learning, & Development

The mission of the UF Health Cancer Institute’s Office of People & Culture is to provide resources, programs and strategic people leadership that support the advancement of the institute’s mission and ensure our culture is characterized by fairness, teamwork and opportunity. We envision the institute as a national leader in the cancer research community, both as an employer and as a hub for collaborative research, superior leadership, continued growth and learning, as well as professional integrity, ethics and mutual respect.

Our Values

Community: Build partnerships to promote cancer awareness, prevention, and access to care while sharing scientific advancements that enable our communities.

Compassion: Prioritize patient needs, turning research into real improvements in cancer care and survivorship.

Excellence: Strive to provide the highest quality in clinical care, research, education, and service to advance the field of oncology.

Innovation: Drive cancer research and care forward through
groundbreaking discoveries and clinical advancements.

Integrity: Uphold the highest ethical standards, ensuring trust and accountability.

Life-Long Learning & Leadership: Empower patients, faculty, students and staff through education and training, ensuring lasting impact.

Our Teams

People & Culture

People Operations

Learning & Development

Talent Development

Training Calendar

LEadership

Kathryn E Hitchcock

Kathryn E Hitchcock M.D., PhD

Physician, Interim Chair of Radiation Oncology, & Senior Leader for Professional Development
Phone: (352) 265-0316
Byron W McCoy

Byron W McCoy MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Director of People & Culture
Phone: (352) 294-8758
Julie Thomas

Julie Thomas MEd, CCRP, SHRM-CP

Assistant Director of People & Culture
Phone: (352) 294-8766
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