Who’s behind Just KozS?

  • Shannon Kozlovich, PhD

    Founder and CEO

    Dr. Shannon Kozlovich has built a career addressing the social and political determinants of LGBTQI+ health equity. Data Equity IS Health Equity! She is a community engaged research scientist specializing in the impact of nicotine on cancer treatments, how menthol increases the health impact of tobacco use, the metabolism of the most potent cancer-causing compound in tobacco, and the impact of tobacco use and cancer within LGBTQI+ communities. As a queer woman, a mother, a scientist, and an LGBTQI+ activist Shannon strives to create a world that embraces equity.

  • Priyanka Bushana, PhD

    Chief Operating Officer

    Dr. Priyanka Bushana is a neuroscientist and database expert who has built a career at the intersection of science and labor policy. Priyanka's passion for sleep justice and labor policy drives her belief that rest is a basic human right. She advocates for systemic changes that ensure everyone has the opportunity to rest, fostering well-being, productivity, and a more equitable society. Priyanka has a background in information technology and science policy and communication. She enjoys applying her interdisciplinary knowledge and experience to solve complex problems and create positive change.