Janine James is a pioneer in the field of experiential branding and culture building. An early leader of environmental innovation, she founded the New York City-based firm The Moderns in 1992 as a brand strategy and multidisciplinary design think tank. The Moderns’ work has brought success to some of the world’s most influential and most environmentally sustainable brands, among them American Express, Planned Parenthood, BASF, France Telecom, Sundance, Knoll Textiles and Shaw Industries.

A cultural visionary in her field and in the community at large, Ms. James is a sought-after lecturer; inspiring audiences across disciplines and professional backgrounds, in both national and international forums. Most recently, she led an executive education program at Harvard University’s prestigious Graduate School of Design and has spoken at major conferences assembled by AIGA, IDSA, RGD Ontario, and Sustainable Brands.