Janeen Mays is the Director of Programs for Emerald South. In 2023, she officially began working for Emerald South after two years independently advising for Emerald South's Terra Firma arts and activation projects. Previously, she worked in sales, marketing communications, and operations roles for over 15 years. In recent years, Janeen has worked in project management for visual artists. Janeen received her B.A. in Communications from DePaul University and M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University. A South Side native, Janeen lives in Kenwood and is an avid reader who enjoys traveling, volunteering, and spending time with friends and family.