Janeane Bernstein, EdD, is the CEO and Founder of the Outside the Box Institute, a nonprofit established in 2025. The institute focuses on driving research, education, and advocacy related to isolation, aiming to tackle loneliness and help people reconnect. She also founded Outside the Box Series in 2020, a student-focused initiative that organizes panels, workshops, and creative programs to promote connection, compassion, and creativity.
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