Speaker Biography

Janet Ivey

President, Explore Mars, Inc.

CEO, Janet’s Planet, Inc.

Janet Ivey, creator of Janet’s Planet is committed to enriching the lives of children via education and live performances, TV, and online programming. With over 27 years in the children’s entertainment and education, Janet has captivated Nashville and beyond with her work. She has received 12 Regional Emmys, five Gracie Awards, for her children’s series Janet’s Planet that airs on 140+ public television stations nationwide. Janet is a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, President of Explore Mars, Inc, and has won a STEM-FLORIDA Award for the “Exploring Microgravity,” educational video about gravity and microgravity, she wrote and produced for Space Florida. Janet’s Planet is a dynamic and fast-paced series is geared to 6-11 year olds and focuses on science, space, history and health. The short form series can be seen on public television stations nationwide as well YouTube, BatteryPop, Minnow and HighBrow in the UK. She joined the NSS Board of Governors in 2015.