Dr. Joanna M. Rhodes is the Director of the Lymphoma Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute, Systems Lead for Lymphoma for RWJ Barnabas, and an Assistant Professor at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She completed her medical degree at Stony Brook University School of Medicine and went on to complete her residency in Internal Medicine at New York Presbyterian- Weill Cornell. She did her fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania and also received a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, hematology and medical oncology. Her clinical interests are in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other lymphomas. Her research interests include the development of novel therapies for CLL and lymphomas as well as the pharmacoepidemiology of targeted agents in lymphoma and toxicity management strategies.

Hannah joined HealthTree Foundation as the Lymphoma Education Manager in 2024. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and is passionate about helping patients feel empowered through education and connection. Before joining HealthTree, Hannah worked in healthcare policy helping patients advocate for better care, research, and funding. Hannah enjoys baking and going to concerts in her free time.