Janis became an agent after two decades as a software developer in the high pressure, fast-paced hedge fund industry where only the best succeed. She remains a caring, calming presence while getting deals done. Her passion for real estate began in college when she purchased the first of many homes and made a profit upon graduation. After extensive travel Janis settled on the Upper West Side, for a time making her home in a houseboat at the 79th Street Boat Basin. Her enthusiasm for this part of the city is contagious. "As a parent, the UWS offered so much in terms of quality of life -- great schools, two beautiful parks, excellent restaurants and shopping, but most importantly, a true sense of community." A graduate of SUNY at Binghamton, Janis holds a BS in psychology and an MS in Computer Science. Both of these areas of study continue to serve her well and her empathy, joy and ability to partner with clients helps them find satisfaction with the process of finding or selling a home. Janis is a member of Families with Children from China, volunteers for the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, is a supporter of animal rescue organisations and www.PoweringPotential.com (a non-profit that seeds grass-roots efforts to bring to technology and solar power to rural schools) and is certified to teach Awareness Through Movement.