Jeanne Celestine Lakin is an award-winning author and founder of One Million Orphans. Lakin’s story is that of heartbreak as she was a Rwandan Genocide survivor who overcame a childhood of genocide, abuse, and orphanhood. Lakin was forced to run from her home after the Rwandan government tried to eliminate the entire Tutsi ethnic group. Over the course of about... read full bio
As the Customer Leadership Executive for five large U.S. market leaders, Jeanne Bliss has fought valiantly to get the customer on the strategic agenda, redirecting priorities and creating transformational changes to the brands' customer loyalty. She has driven achievement of 95 percent loyalty rates, changing customer experiences across 50,000-person organizations. Jeanne developed her passion for customer loyalty at Lands' End,... read full bio
Jeanne Benedict is fast becoming a household name and face! Jeanne Benedict's popularity has been on the rise since the success of her first book and as the host / designer of the TV theme party show, Weekend Entertaining on the DIY network. Jeanne Benedict partnered with Michael's Arts & Crafts in a national media tour for their new book... read full bio
There is no denying that composer Jeanine Tesori has influenced opera, film, and musical theater culture. Kimberly Akimbo, Caroline, or Change, Shrek the Musical, Fun Home, Soft Power, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Violet are some of her musicals. In addition to being a two-time Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Drama and a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Score, she and... read full bio
Jeanette McCurdy is perhaps best known as playing Sam Puckett on the Nickelodeon show iCarly and its spin off series Sam and Cat, but has since made a major comeback as a highly praised author and mental health spokesperson. Jeanette’s memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died became a New York Times bestseller. The book is known for using very dark... read full bio
Jeanette Manfra is one of the most experienced cybersecurity professionals in the United States. She formerly worked as the Assistant Director for Cybersecurity for the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Manfra is currently a global director of security and compliance at Google Cloud. Manfra has a strong track record of leadership. Manfra oversaw a diverse portfolio... read full bio
Jeanette Andrews is an illusionists, magician, and artist who specializes in sensory illusions. She started her career at only 4 years old when she put on her own magic show. Only two years later Andrews was performing professionally. She has since become a full-time performer and has performed at special events, parties, universities, museums, theaters, and on television as well.... read full bio
Jean-Sebastien Giguere is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who was a goaltender in the NHL. He started his career playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and from there was drafted 13th overall by the Hartford Whatles in the NHL draft. Other teams he’s played for include, the Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the... read full bio
Jean-Michel Blais is a Canadian composer and pianist from Nicolet, Quebec. While growing up, Blais found his love for music from his parents; his father would sing and his mother played the organ. As a teenager, Blais went on to begin taking piano lessons and also studied at the Trois-Rivieres Music Conservatory but ended up leaving his studies after two... read full bio
Jean-Luc Ponty is an innovator and unparalleled virtuoso of violin in the genres of jazz and rock. He is renowned as a pioneer who has applied his unique visionary spin that has broadened the vocabulary of modern music. Besides recording and touring globally with his own group, Ponty has also performed some of his compositions with the New Music Ensemble... read full bio
Jean-Gabriel Pageau is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Ottawa Senators of the NHL. He started his career playing junior hockey with the Gatineau Olympiques and Chicoutimi Sagueneens of the QMJHL. From there, he was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the NHL Entry Draft and then started his career with their AHL affiliate... read full bio
Jean-Francois Manzoni is a French-Canadian academic who is currently the President and Nestle Chaired Professor of International Institute for Management Development, which is an independent business school located in Lausanne, Switzerland. Manzoni was born in Paris, France, and he earned his BBA from the Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales de Montreal before going on to earn his MBA from McGill... read full bio
Jean-Claude Van Damme was introduced to martial arts at a young age. He trained for many years, earning a spot on the Belgium Karate Team. His legitimate Martial Arts career began at the age of sixteen, when he competed in full-contact and semi-contact matches. Van Damme later traveled to the United States to compete in karate, kickboxing and other marital... read full bio
Jean-Claude Juncker is a Luxembourg politician who has previously served as the President of the European Commission as well as the Prime Minister of Luxembourg. Juncker was born in Redange, Luxembourg, and he has previously earned his master’s degree from the University of Strasbourg where he studied law and later was sworn into the Luxembourg Bar Council, but never practiced... read full bio
Jean Yoon is an American born, Korean-Canadian actress, writer, playwright and poet who is best known for playing Umma in the television series “Kim’s Convenience” as well as it’s play which has won her an ACTRA Award. Yoon was born in Champaign, Illinois, and was raised in Toronto, Canada. She began her acting career on stage but struggled to find... read full bio
One of the most recently buzzed about artists, French EDM producer Jean Tonique has been compared to the likes of Kaytranada and Pomo. A mainstay on Hype Machine’s Top, Jean has earned nods from media outlets like BBC Radio 1. His rising popularity has allowed him to tour throughout Europe to delight clubbers with his ‘70s funk-inspired beats. Jean is... read full bio
Since 2015, Jean Todt has served as the Special Envoy for Road Safety for the UN Secretary-General. He was born in France, in Pierrefort. He is married to Michelle Yeoh, an actress, producer and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador. At the Ecole des Cadres in Paris, he studied business, marketing and economics. He competed in the World Rally Championship and began his career as... read full bio
Jean Smart is an American film and television actress.She starred as the character Charlene Frazier Stillfield on Designing Women from 1986 to 1991. She lent her voice to Kim Possible from 2002 to 2006. In 2004, she was part of the short-lived sitcom Center of the Universe. Recent appearances on the big screen include Disney's The Kid, Sweet Home Alabama,... read full bio
Jean Rowe, is a licensed clinical oncology certified social worker and journal therapist. As the Associate Director of Support Services for the Young Survival Coalition, she is an expert on the important issues that many young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer face. Young Survival Coalition is a worldwide nonprofit that aims to help out these young women, as... read full bio
Jean Michel Jarre is a French electronic music innovator. He is a leader in the electronic, ambient, and new-age genres, and known as a creator of impressive outdoor productions of his music featuring lights, laser displays, and fireworks. Jarre has sold a remarkable 80 million albums to date. He was the first Western musician officially invited to perform in the... read full bio
