Janet Berkowitz is a multi-faceted educator and performer, who has shared her talents for over 40 years up and down the east coast. She has been interested in the arts as a healing tool since following her passion for psychology and drama at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. In 1975 she became a professional pantomime artist and currently uses her mime skills to dramatize the challenges of mental illness and addiction. Having had extensive experience with suicidal ideation, she has created a number of workshops on suicide awareness and prevention using the creative arts and interactive exercises. She also serves on the NJ Adult Suicide Prevention Committee and the Stakeholders 988 Committee.

Nefertiti Rosa is a founding member of The Bridge Builders with Janet focusing on creating honest relationships between mental health practitioners and peers. She serves as Administrative Director for Creative Crisis Care and Not On My Watch Productions which manages The Wizard of Iz performance schedule. Nefertiti is performing artist and peer specialist with lived experience.