About us

Our founder and CEO, Janne Guo, started Stellar Wonderz after her own experiences with hospital stays. Growing up, she spent a lot of time with her cousin, who shared her exact birthday and was like a sister to her. Her cousin fought childhood cancer, and though it was a difficult journey, their time together was always filled with creativity, whether it was doing art together or learning traditional Chinese dance. Despite the difficulties of chemotherapy, art and creativity was a safe space for both her and her cousin.

Janne continued to explore creative ways to connect with others. Through traditional Chinese dance, she performed for nursing home elders and shared her culture with her community. In middle school, she decided to pick up her love for paper stars again. She would continue using folding paper stars as an outlet for connection. She’d draw smiley faces on them and give them to friends, who would light up every time they received one. Soon, her friends began folding stars too, passing them along to others and spreading the same joy. The results of these simple acts that stayed consistent throughout Janne’s life showed her how creativity could bring people together as a powerful movement. 

She began to see paper stars as more than just crafts—they were symbols of connection and hope. Wanting to share that feeling with more people, Janne started writing encouraging messages inside each star before folding them. These stars became our first Star Bundles, now enjoyed by patients across our hospital and charity partners.

As Stellar Wonderz grew, new creative opportunities were added to better meet the needs of those we serve. We don’t just create; we listen. Janne and our global team of volunteers remain dedicated to the same mission that started it all: spreading comfort, creativity, engagement, and connection to those who need it most.