Jenji Kohan is an American television writer, producer, and showrunner known for her ability to blend comedy and drama while tackling complex societal issues such as race, gender, sexuality, and criminal justice. She gained widespread acclaim as the creator of Weeds, a dark comedy-drama that ran from 2005 to 2012 on Showtime. She went on to create the critically acclaimed Netflix series Orange Is the New Black (2013-2019), which received many awards and nominations. Kohan also served as an executive producer on GLOW, a Netflix comedy-drama series that premiered in 2017. Her work has been recognized with accolades including a Primetime Emmy and Writers Guild of America Award. She lives in New York and Los Angeles.