Future Workplace, an HR advice and research company that offers perspectives on the future of learning and working, was founded by Jeanne Meister. The Society for Talent Development has given Jeanne the Outstanding Contribution in Workplace Learning Award (ATD). Each year, this distinction is granted to a single executive in recognition of their accomplishments and body of work in the... 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
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 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
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 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
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 Kilbourne, Ed.D. is internationally recognized for her pioneering work on the image of women in advertising and her critical studies of alcohol and tobacco advertising. Her films, lectures, and television appearances have been seen by millions of people throughout the world. She was named by The New York Times Magazine as one of the three most popular speakers on... read full bio
Jean Houston's Key Accomplishments Include . . . Author of Jump Time, Manual for the Peacemaker, Listening to the Body and The Possible Human. Dr. Jean Houston, a master storyteller, specializes in helping people develop their physical and mental skills and, in particular, their ability to learn and be creative. She has presented her research in over 15 books and... read full bio
Across all media, New York Times bestselling author Jean Hanff Korelitz is renowned for creating enthralling stories that keep readers interested and motivated. The novels written by Korelitz include The Latecomer, You Should Have Known, which HBO adapted as The Undoing, Admission, which was made into a movie, The Sabbathday River, A Jury of Her Peers, The White Rose, The... read full bio
Internationally reputed for his innovative, groundbreaking cuisine, Jean-Georges Vongerichten has emerged as one of the country's leading chefs. Acclaimed by critics as 'formidably gifted,' a 'residential genius' and the 'enfant terrible of modern French cooking', his culinary vision has consistently set new standards and helped define today's generation of cooking. The Mercer Kitchen, at the stylish Mercer Hotel in SoHo,... read full bio
Jean Driscoll was born with spina bifida, a birth defect that resulted in the improper development of her spine. Despite this fact, she is the only athlete in any division to ever win the Boston Marathon eight times. During her career as an elite wheelchair racer, Jean won two Olympic silver medals, twelve Paralympic medals and numerous prestigious awards,including the... read full bio
Jean Case is an American businesswoman who is the Chairman of the Board of National Geographic, CEO of the Case Foundation, philanthropist, investor, Internet and impact investing pioneer, and author. Her and her husband Steve Case, created the Case Foundation and have gone on to join the Giving Pledge. As an author, Case has published the book “Be Fearless: 5... read full bio
As Missouri's First Lady, she designed a program to help increase immunization rates of pre-school children from 44% to 85%. In a project that raised nearly $2 million for improvements to the 1871 Victorian Governor's Mansion. She is the author of four books. One written when she was First Lady of Missouri is entitled If Walls Could Talk -- a... read full bio
Jean Brownhill is the founder and CEO of Sweeten, a company that matches people to vetted general contractors and provides support throughout the process. Brownhill has earned her degree in architecture from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art and is a Loeb Fellow from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, where she co-founded the African American... read full bio
