Join the vanguard of excellence in healthcare innovation.

The JUST Society is a premier professional network of senior operating executives, investors, and board members across the life sciences and healthcare ecosystem.

Empower. Lead. Transform.

Empowering excellence.

About us

Inspired by the legacy of Dr. Ernest Everett Just, a trailblazing scientist in marine biology and cell physiology, The JUST Society brings together senior executives from across the life sciences and healthcare ecosystem to create a supportive community where leaders can achieve their full potential.

Cultivating leaders.
Transforming futures.

Our vision

Our vision is to be the premier professional society connecting and cultivating executives shaping the future of innovation in life sciences and care delivery.

We strive to curate industry leaders that reflect, and are deeply informed by, the patient populations of highest unmet need, expanding the pipeline of exceptional talent prepared for C-suite and board roles, and creating lasting economic impact across our communities.

Fostering growth through strategic initiatives.

Strategic initiatives

We focus on enhancing member engagement, providing professional development opportunities, facilitating access to capital, developing external partnerships, and advocating for our members’ interests. By implementing these initiatives, we ensure that our members have the resources and support they need to succeed, and that our organization continues to grow and make a lasting impact in the life sciences industry.

Member engagement + advocacy

Professional development

Access to capital

Strategic partnerships

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Leadership

Antonio Hunter
Executive Director

Board of Directors

Rahsaan Thompson
Chair

Erik Harris
Vice Chair

Patroski Lawson
At-Large

Kerry Clem
Chair - Professional Development

Squire Servance
Chair - Political Action

Paul Burton
Treasurer & Chair - Finance

Mel Hayes
Secretary, Co-Chair - Communications

Rod Cotton
Co-Chair - Communications

Joseph Drayton
Governance Committee

Kirk Taylor
Board Advisor

Past Board of Directors

Eddie Bright Jr.

Peter Olagunju

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