Our Founder
Edmund J. Janas IIPolymath and Animal RescuerEdmund J. Janas II is a multifaceted creative professional and advocate based in Springfield, Massachusetts. With a career spanning acting, writing, visual arts, multimedia production, and philanthropy, Janas leverages his diverse talents to explore themes of social justice, identity, environmental stewardship, and compassion. His interests encompass art and design, acting, writing, technology, filmmaking, and several other creative disciplines.Education and Early CareerJanas’s educational journey reflects his dedication to both the arts and communications. He is a graduate of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, where he honed his skills in visual arts and design. He further enriched his creative perspective through studies at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Rome, Italy. Additionally, Janas pursued multimedia and mass communications at Springfield Technical Community College and Emerson College, broadening his expertise in storytelling across mediums.Early in his career, Janas worked as a gallery attendant for...