Nashville CARES Announces New COO

Jessica Hoke, LCSW promoted to Chief Operating Officer

Nashville, Tenn. – Nashville CARES is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Hoke, LCSW as Chief Operating Officer of the organization. Hoke has been promoted from her recent position as the Director of Clinical Services and has been with CARES for more than 20 years. In this new role, she will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and administrative oversight of programs at CARES. 

“Jessica’s commitment and dedication during the last twenty years has been instrumental in improving the service delivery system as well as the quality of life for so many people living with HIV,” says Amna Osman, CEO of Nashville CARES. “This new role of Chief Operating Officer reflects our commitment to significant growth and taking CARES to the next level. Jessica has demonstrated her abilities, skills, and talent and most importantly her leadership, dedication and passion to our mission of ending the HIV Epidemic in Middle TN, making her the right choice for this new position.” 

Hoke started with CARES as an intern in 2001 and has advanced through the organization in various roles, including Medical Case Manager, Housing Assistant Coordinator, Director of Housing and Financial Stability and her most recent role as Director of Clinical Services, since 2015. Hoke holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

“I am so honored to have been part of Nashville CARES for the last twenty years. I have seen unparalleled dedication and service provided to people living with HIV by staff that work tirelessly to impact the lives of so many,” says Hoke. “As I look to the future of CARES, I am excited to be able to work with the staff who continue to rise to the challenges of the last 22 months with innovation and skills to always ensure that ending the HIV epidemic in Middle Tennessee stays front and center.”

About Nashville CARES: 

Nashville CARES is Tennessee’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization.

Our Mission: Nashville CARES mission is to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Middle Tennessee. We work to achieve this through education, advocacy and support for those at risk for or living with HIV.

Our vision is a community where HIV infections are rare, and when they do occur, everyone with HIV/AIDS has access to the care, treatment and support to achieve optimal health and self-sufficiency without stigma or discrimination.

Last year Nashville CARES served more than 50,000 Middle Tennesseans infected and affected by HIV/AIDS including: HIV prevention education to more than 29,000 youth and adults, more than 10,000 FREE confidential HIV tests, and essential support services to 3,400 men, women and children living with the disease. To learn more, visit us at NashvilleCARES.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.