Jennifer Jako

HIV/AIDS Activist & Survivor; Filmmaker & Photographer; Co-Director of "Blood Lines"

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Jennifer Jako Biography

Jennifer Jako is an HIV/AIDS activist, filmmaker, photographer, lecturer, and designer who utilizes her passion for popular culture, talent, design, and fine art in her work. Born to Hungarian and Italian ancestry, she was raised in a multicultural environment and is fluent in multiple languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, English, and some Hungarian, Dutch, and German. This multicultural perspective significantly influences her creative endeavors. As an adept researcher, her inspirations are derived from history, place, and context, which she uses to weave compelling narratives. Jako applies a DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) lens to her work, believing that all disciplines are interconnected, and she draws upon her diverse background to address design opportunities.

Through their collaborative work at Fix Studio, Jako has built a significant reputation alongside her husband and business partner, Christopher John Bleiler. Together, they have successfully designed numerous well-regarded spaces' identities, furniture, and interiors. Moreover, Jako is a recognized author and has written a book titled "Girlfriends."

As an AIDS activist, Jako has utilized various platforms to raise awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic. She co-directed and produced the documentary "Blood Lines," a poignant portrayal of HIV-positive youth, which was broadcast on MTV from 1999-2004 and was lauded by The New York Times as "a pointed, moving documentary... an eloquent plea for understanding." Her activism also extended to television, where she made appearances on ABC Afterschool Special's "Sex Unplugged," "The Jenny Jones Show," and even "Grey's Anatomy".

Jako's work raising HIV/AIDS awareness has been recognized and appreciated. She has received the Red Ribbon Award from the Coalition for AIDS Education and the Ribbon of Hope from TV Cares, Academy of TV Arts and Sciences. She has also been part of the Greater Than AIDS Empowered Campaign with Alicia Keys. Furthermore, she has served as a reproductive health advocate for twenty years, informing millions worldwide about the urgency of the AIDS epidemic. Jako is a member of the Board of Advisors of Cascade AIDS Project and an advocate for improved access to life insurance for individuals living with HIV.

Outside her professional life, Jako is a co-founder of ShowPDX, a biennial regional furniture design exhibit. She has a penchant for photography and enjoys spending time in nature for inspiration. Jako finds joy in sharing meals with her family, including her two children, and friends. She is a Grant High School alumna and an alumna of the Pacific Northwest College of Art which further demonstrates her diverse set of skills and educational background.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/09/2024.

Jennifer Jako Speaking Topics

  • Pop Sex: Sex Ed for the Digital Age

  • United States Report Card on Reproductive Health: Let’s Get an A+!

  • Your Greatest Resource: Your Health

  • Safer Sex Jeopardy

  • Living Empowered

  • AIDS: It's Not Over

Jennifer Jako Videos

  • Jennifer Jako On Living With HIV, Advocacy And Motherhood
    As a long-term survivor of HIV, Jennifer Jako continues to advocate for prevention, empowering and informing the community about the virus that has...
  • An Aid to Stop AIDS – With Jennifer Jako
    Jennifer Jako, AIDS advocate, filmmaker and photographer, came to the EIB to commemorate the World AIDS Day 2019. She shared her personal story and...

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Jennifer Jako is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Pop Sex: Sex Ed for the Digital Age, United States Report Card on Reproductive Health: Let’s Get an A+!, Your Greatest Resource: Your Health, Safer Sex Jeopardy, Living Empowered and AIDS: It's Not Over. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jennifer Jako for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Jennifer Jako generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Danny Glover, John Legend, Kathy Najimy and Van Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jennifer Jako for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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