Co-Founder, Author
Riya Jain
Riya Jain is in 12th grade in Chicago, IL. She co-authored14 Can Words and all the books in The Class That Can: Staying Healthy series. She has been in multiple videos educating young people on health issues. Active in school, Riya enjoys playing tennis, basketball, and piano. Riya believes in developing a “CAN mindset” so you can focus on the positive and all the amazing things you CAN do!
Co-Founder, Author
JJ Vulopas
With an approach that educators have called transformational, JJ inspires young people everywhere to become “Citizens of Can” by embracing the 14 Words of Can. His youth empowerment resources are used by schools and pediatricians’ offices nationwide. JJ is the co-author of 14 Can Words and The Class That Can: Staying Healthy series. JJ is a 2019 graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in New York City.
