SOURCE National Sleep Foundation

Chandra L. Jackson, PhD, and Mark R. Rosekind, PhD Join the Board

WASHINGTON, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective today, Chandra L. Jackson, PhD, and Mark R. Rosekind, PhD, will begin appointments on the National Sleep Foundation's (NSF) Board of Directors.

Chandra L. Jackson, PhD, and Mark R. Rosekind, PhD, will begin appointments on the NSF Board of Directors.

Dr. Jackson is an internationally recognized expert in population health who has contributed to a variety of NSF task forces and committee projects including its working group on Sleep Health and Aging. She also serves on the editorial board of Sleep Health®: Journal of the National Sleep Foundation. Dr. Jackson is a senior investigator in the NIH's National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Environmental and Social Determinants of Health Group and has earned a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers as well as a Charlotte Silverman Award for her outstanding commitment to public health, policy, and community outreach.

Dr. Rosekind is an internationally recognized expert on human fatigue, credited with leading the field in innovative research and implementing programs in all modes of transportation. He previously served on the NSF Board and is a recipient of the NSF's Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Rosekind served as Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and was a member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), both Senate confirmed Presidential appointments. He also was previously the Director of the NASA Fatigue Countermeasures Program.

"Both appointees are leaders in their respective fields and bring invaluable expertise to bolster NSF's mission and service to the public. Their know-how spans epidemiology, neuroscience, and public policy-all crucial areas for advancing sleep health nationally and beyond. We welcome their deep talents and shared dedication to help anyone and everyone be their Best Slept Self®," said John Lopos, National Sleep Foundation CEO.

Visit www.theNSF.org for sleep health information and a full list of the National Sleep Foundation's Board of Directors.

About the National Sleep Foundation
There's only one National Sleep Foundation (NSF). NSF is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy. Founded in 1990, the NSF is committed to advancing excellence in sleep health theory, research and practice. In its 35 years, NSF has promoted sleep health through expert recommendations, consensus guidelines, tech standards, and easy-to-use tips and tools to improve sleep. For more information about NSF, visit www.theNSF.org ¦ SleepHealthJournal.org

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