Jennifer De Leon, the award-winning author of the young adult novels Borderless, Don't Ask Me Where I'm From, and featured on the TODAY show, was born to Guatemalan parents in the Boston area. Additionally, she wrote White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, & Writing, which was awarded the University of Massachusetts Press's Juniper Prize. She is now working on a... read full bio
Jaclyn Gallo is a popular life coach, author, and keynote speaker. In addition to publishing two best-selling books and mentoring hundreds of women, Gallo has given speeches on more than 125 stages across seven nations, including the TEDX stage. Forbes, Elite Daily, Bustle, and Washington Business Journal have all profiled her, and Good Morning Washington has highlighted her book. In... read full bio
Jessica Groopman is a founding partner of the San Francisco-based technology research firm Kaleido Insights and an industry analyst. Jessica has anthropology training and focuses on how developing technologies affect people, businesses, and society. Digital inclusion and DEI, Web3 and blockchain, AI/machine learning, and regenerative business and sustainability in digital transformation are some of the topics she has recently covered.... read full bio
Human connection is the key to peak performance and creating cultures of collective well-being—where people genuinely belong, engage, and thrive together—according to Jeanette Bronée, a powerful global keynote speaker and three-time TEDx speaker. By demonstrating how the power of pausing results in increased agility and long-term success in today's fast-paced environment, she revolutionizes conventional approaches to resilience and professional burnout. Jeanette provides... read full bio
Jennifer Abrams works as a global communications and education consultant for non-profits, universities, and public and private institutions. Jennifer teaches educators, administrators, and others how to help new teachers and employees, have difficult conversations, collaborate with others, and be your best grownup self at work. Jennifer worked for more than 20 years at Palo Alto Unified School District as a professional... read full bio
Born in a small hamlet in northern Indiana, Josie Edwards is a rising American singer-songwriter who currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee. Edwards, who earned a degree in Communication Studies and Songwriting from Belmont University, is well-known for her poignant lyrics and folk-influenced sound, which are frequently featured in both her original compositions and acoustic covers. With more than 100,000 Spotify... read full bio
With expertise in business strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic alliances, Jessica Lui is a Management Consultant at Deloitte.2. In addition, she founded and serves as CEO of Global Professionals Practicum (GPP), a social company that supports young adults who are at risk of pursuing professions in STEM. Before the age of 30, Jessica was regarded as one of Canada's most... read full bio
Jonathan, the founder and CEO of Strong Interactive, has extensive expertise advising non-profit organizations and starting and expanding award-winning brands. He is also well-known for his philanthropic endeavors, having developed community initiatives that have benefited more than 100,000 Americans. Jonathan, who is a well-known pioneer and thought leader in Web 3, the Metaverse, and entrepreneurship, is honored to be listed by... read full bio
In a time of high-tech hype, Jennifer is a global thought leader and supporter of human-centered futures. Her outstanding work, mature wisdom, and grounded knowledge of people in the midst of an increasingly unpredictable world set her apart in the Futures community. Her uplifting, human-centered observations resonate with all audiences and provide constructive, yet optimistic, methods for building better futures. The establishment... read full bio
With over 18 years of experience, Jody Turner is a human-centered innovation-focused insight consultant, entrepreneur, strategist, and storyteller. She has provided Fortune 100 and 500 businesses with motivational viewpoints on lifestyle technologies, cutting-edge packaged goods and products, eCommerce, and retail experience design. She has worked as a consultant for well-known businesses like Apple, IDEO, Dell, Nike, Old Navy, and Starbucks. Turner... read full bio
Jonathan Alpeyrie, who was born in Paris in 1979, immigrated to the US in 1993. He studied medieval history at the University of Chicago, where he eventually earned his degree after graduating from the Lycée Français de New York in 1998. While still an undergraduate, Alpeyrie began his career as a photographer for local Chicago newspapers. Over the course of his... read full bio
Jason Rezaian contributes to the Global Opinions section of the Washington Post. He was the head of the Post's Tehran bureau before. Iranian authorities detained him and held him in prison for 544 days until he was released. He wrote for numerous American and foreign magazines before joining the Washington Post, including TIME, Foreign Policy, the San Francisco Chronicle, Slate,... read full bio
Josh Drean is co-founder of the Work3 Institute and Co-author of Employment is Dead: How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work, published by Harvard Business Review Press. He is an HR Transformation expert who connects emerging technologies with workplace strategies. Josh’s work has been featured in HBR, Forbes, Fast Company, and MIT Technology and his social media channels... read full bio
This brilliant Cuban-American comedian featured on Johnny Carson's Great American Comedy Festival, won the coveted Westside Comedy Competition, was chosen as a NY Comedy Festival "Comic To Watch," made an appearance on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, and did a late-night performance on TBS' Conan. Additionally, he is currently a major star of a documentary series called Just For... read full bio
Jasper originally gained notice by setting himself an ambitious challenge: creating and posting a new original song every day until he got 25,000 Instagram followers. His unvarnished storytelling, poignant lyrics, and melodic instincts, which evoke the influence of Ben Howard, Zach Bryan, and early Coldplay, led to a tidal wave of support and a quickly expanding fan following. Even though he... read full bio
John Franco, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, returned to the Mets in 1990 following six productive seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. Franco was the closer for New York for ten years and a set-up man for four more. Additionally, he developed into the team's leader and was named captain. Franco made 424 saves in his career, 276 of... read full bio
When JAMIIE lights up a room, she creates a lasting impression on every dance floor she touches. Her performances, which are renowned for their unquestionable vitality, take listeners on an exciting journey via housy rhythms, passionate melodies, powerful voices, and rhythmic beats—all while maintaining a strong connection to her African heritage. She skillfully combines sounds that speak to the body... read full bio
Dance music has a tendency to cycle, so while the newcomers are learning the newest "old" style, the industry veterans already have it down pat. With three UK top 20 songs and over 4 million record sales worldwide, Jeremy Sylvester has been a mainstay of the UK scene since the 1990s. Now, he has refocused and immersed himself into the recording... read full bio
When it comes to bass music, JEANIE is a formidable force. The dynamic DJ/producer, who is from Los Angeles, has enthralled the scene with her unmistakable presence and electrifying music. JEANIE is constantly pushing the limits of bass music with her notable releases on major labels like Welcome Records, Circus Records, Disciple Round Table, and Bassrush. An important turning point was... read full bio
When it was still illegal for him to join clubs, Jewel Kid, who was born in Malta, boarded the music train. After twenty years, this path has accelerated from DJ to Producer with a one-way ticket to fame. He won "Best House Remix" in Beatport's Carl Cox Worldwide Remix Competition and "Best Dance Production" at the Malta Music Awards. Jewel Kid... read full bio
