Arkansas Money & Politics is proud to introduce its list of Influencers for 2024, those who inspire us all to reach higher, achieve more and improve things in our communities. Within this list, find leaders in the corporate, nonprofit and public-service spaces — people who provide jobs, feed the state’s economy and provide a hand up to those who need it.
The individuals on this list were handpicked by a blue ribbon panel, who culled hundreds of nominations down to the final listing. They represent not only the best of what they do, but the present and future leaders of our state, who work for the good of us all. As the state’s leading publication focused on the business, community and policy, AMP is proud to shine a bright spotlight on these outstanding achievers and their accomplishments.
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Stephen “Fred” Divers
Medical Oncologist
Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute
Dr. Stephen “Fred” Divers is a board-certified medical oncologist at Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute, a community-based practice in Hot Springs. Over his tenure in medicine, he has become an advocate for not only his cancer patients, but for community oncology practices across the nation. Community oncology practices help keep quality cancer care affordable and accessible at the local level, which is where most patients receive care and treatments. Divers is passionate about driving this mission forward and ensuring the viability of community practices so patients can receive the care they deserve. To have a greater impact, he is on the Community Oncology Alliance’s board of directors, an organization dedicated to supporting community oncology practices and patients, and he serves as American Oncology Network’s chief medical officer and vice chairman of the board of managers, a nationwide network comprised of community oncology physicians and practices. Divers is a sought-after speaker on the topic of community oncology and uses this platform to educate on the benefits of accessible local cancer care. His dedication to patients and community oncology is profound, and his mission to advocate for community oncology has ignited change for the better for both physicians and patients in these settings.
