Jane Startz is a multi-Emmy Award-winning producer and president of the production company, Jane Startz Productions, Inc., which acquires, develops and produces intellectual properties across all media platforms. She is known for adapting high-profile literary material for children and families around the world. Prior to overseeing her own production company, Startz co-founded and served as the Executive Vice President of Scholastic Productions, the film and television division of Scholastic, Inc.

Among Startz's theatrical credits are Ella Enchanted, Tuck Everlasting, The Indian in the Cupboard, The Mighty, and The Baby-Sitters Club. Her Emmy award-winning animated television series, The Magic School Bus, which she developed and executive produced, became a major children's franchise and is the longest-running science-based show in broadcast history.