Janet Mock is an American author, writer, television host, founder of #GirlsLikeUs, and transgender rights activist. She is best known for being the writer, producer, and director of the hit FX television series, “Pose”. She has been a contributing writer for outlets like Marie Claire, The New Yorker, The New York Times, Allure, and People magazine. She has released a... read full bio
Jessica Kirson is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She posts videos online which feature her numerous comedic characters and she has been seen on numerous television series. Some series that Kirson has been on over the years include, “Last Comic Standing”, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “The Joy Behar Show”, “The Apprentice”, “Just for Laughs: All-Access”, “Big Morning... read full bio
American journalist Jodi Kantor is well-known for her compelling investigative reporting and perceptive analysis. She has made it her career's work to bring attention to pressing social issues and unearth untold truths as a journalist for the New York Times and a contributor to CBS This Morning. Among Kantor's journalism achievements is her role as one of the first reporters to... read full bio
Jimmy Howard is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL. He started his career playing for the Westport Rideaus of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League before moving on to the U.S. National Team Development Program. Howard then went to study at the University at Maine and played for... read full bio
Jonathan Huberdeau is a Canadian ice hockey forward currently playing for and serving as an alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the NHL. He started his career playing Midget AAA hockey for the Quebec Midget League. From there, he was drafted by the Saint John Sea Dogs for the QMJHL and was named their scholastic player of the month.... read full bio
Jonathan Quick is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL. Growing up he playing travel youth hockey with the Mid Fairfield youth hockey association. Quick studied at Avon Old Farms where he led them to two-straight New England Prep Championships. From there, he played hockey for the University of Massachusetts Amherst out of... read full bio
James Wolk is an American actor who is best known for playing Jackson Oz in series “Zoo”, Bob Benson in series “Mad Men”, Zach Cropper in series “The Crazy Ones” and Jordan Evans in “Tell Me a Story”. Wolk made his television debt in the television movie “Front of the Class”. Since then, his television credits have gone on to... read full bio
Jharrel Jerome is an American actor who is best known for playing young Kevin in film “Moonlight” and Korey Wise in the Netflix series “When They See Us”. He has recently received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his role in When They See Us. Jerome was led... read full bio
Jeremy Gutsche is a NY Times best-selling author, keynote speaker, CEO of Trend Hunter and Host of Future Festival. Trend Hunter is the world’s largest, most popular trend firm and an Innovation Accelerator. Future Festival is the “World’s Best Innovation Conference” and Gutsche is the keynote speaker on innovation and trends. He is also an Innovation Keynote Speaker and Management... read full bio
Jpegmafia is an American rapper and record producer from Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Flatbush, Brooklyn and moved to Alabama when he was 13. He spent some time in Louisiana before joining the Air Force but was honorably discharged and he then settled in Baltimore. During his time in the military Jpegmafia grew an interest in music and... read full bio
Jay Critch is an up-and-coming rapper from Brooklyn, New York. Growing up, he was writing songs by grade school and by the end of high school he was pursuing music full-time. Critch started releasing music through the internet and began gaining popularity with the release of his single “Did It Again”. With the help of Rich the Kid and PnB... read full bio
Jade Bird is an English singer-songwriter and musician from England that performs indie folk music. She started her career performing gigs while studying at the BRIT School in Croydon. From there, Jade Bird released her debut EP, “Something American”, and started touring the United States with Brent Cobb. She has performed a showcase event at SXSW and has opened for... read full bio
Jason Genao is an American actor who is best known for playing Ruby Martinez on the Netflix original series “On My Block”. He’s from Union City, New Jersey and was born into a Dominican-American family. Genao made his acting debut in the film “Ladrones”. Since then, he’s played Rictor in the film “Logan”. Genao made his television debut playing a... read full bio
Jeanne Gang is an architect who is the founder and leader of Studio Gang, an architecture and urban design practice found in the United States. She is best known for her works on the Aqua Tower, Solstice on the Park, Writers Theatre, the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership, the University of Chicago Campus North Residential and Dining Commons, City... read full bio
Julie Rice is a well-known businesswoman and investor best recognized for co-founding the well-liked indoor cycling firm SoulCycle. She has contributed her entrepreneurial zeal and investing skills to the alternative collaborative workspace concept as the former Chief Brand Officer of WeWork. Rice is well known for being a source of encouragement and inspiration for individuals all around the world thanks to... read full bio
John Hoogenakker is an actor who is best known for his roles as Doyle in series “Boss”, Matice in series “Jack Ryan”, and Scott in series “Colony”. He started his career with a guest role in the series “ER”. Other series he’s been in since then include, “The Beast”, “The Playboy Club”, “Chicago Fire”, “Empire”, “The Girlfriend Experience”, and more.... read full bio
Jake Choi is an American actor who is best known for playing Miggy Park on the television series “Single Parents”. He was born in Queens, New York, and growing up, he played basketball. He started playing in the AAU in high school and upon graduation, played basketball at Yonsei University and in the Korean Basketball League while studying. Once he... read full bio
Juan Zarate was previously the Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Combating Terrorism during the George W. Bush administration. He has been the Chairman and co-founder of the Financial Integrity Network, and a Senior Adviser at the think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies, Transnational Threats Project. Previously Zarate has been the Assistant Secretary... read full bio
Josh Osborne is an American songwriter and artist from Virgie, Kentucky who is known for writing several number one singles. Growing up, Osborne had a love for country music and he was encouraged by his father to write songs which led him to become a songwriter. After graduating from high school, Osborne moved to Nashville and almost immediately was signed... read full bio
Jessy Wilson is an American singer from Brooklyn, New York and she graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. Prior to her career as a solo artist, Wilson was a member of the rock duo Muddy Magnolias. After graduating from high school, Wilson was a backup singer for Alicia Keys. After that she moved to Nashville where she met Kallie... read full bio
