Janan Sarwar, PharmD, is a multifaceted entrepreneur, speaker and professional based in Louisville, Kentucky. Janan fosters a unique combination of expertise in pharmacy, publishing and media, coupled with a commitment to promoting understanding and compassion. Her journey exemplifies the power of merging professional pursuits with a genuine passion for cultivating positive change in the world.
She is the CEO of Global Bookshelves International, an independent publishing house dedicated to fostering empathy through diverse stories. A TEDxOcala 2023 speaker, Janan shared insights on the transformative power of books, and she served as the 2023 COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence for the Louisville Free Public Library. With over a decade in publishing, she has collaborated on over 50 titles and partnered with 200-plus authors across traditional and independent publishing.
