Jack
Ciapciak
Turning loss into language that
moves people forward.
An award-winning playwright and TV writer, Jack has spent years crafting compelling stories. He wrote and co-produced CBS's hit series Blue Bloods, penning 11 episodes across 6 seasons, 2 of which were recently named among TV Guide's "25 Best Blue Bloods Episodes" out of 293.
A proud New York University alum, Jack earned his BFA in Dramatic Writing in 2015. His thesis play, Naming the Dog, won the NYU Goldberg Prize for Best Play and was the inaugural selection for the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis's New Play Initiative.
Blue Bloods, CBS
Writer and co-producer across 6 seasons and 11 episodes. 2 episodes named among TV Guide's "25 Best Blue Bloods Episodes" out of 293 total.
Naming the Dog
NYU Goldberg Prize winner for Best Play. Inaugural selection for the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis's New Play Initiative.
Story-driven talks that translate emotional intelligence into practical strategy.
Drawing on lived experience and a career in network television, Jack's keynotes equip leaders and teams with the language, tools, and confidence to navigate uncertainty, strengthen trust, and build cultures that perform under pressure.
Book Jack
John DeWitt Lorentzen
Bench Chats with Jack
After sharing a TikTok documenting his decision to turn the bench where he proposed into a memorial for his late fiance, Jack's story resonated with millions. That viral response inspired an ongoing series of honest, public conversations about loss.
Daily Thoughts on Grief
Raw, real reflections on surviving loss. Jack blends storytelling, humor, and gentle reminders that no one grieving is truly alone. The series has built one of the most engaged grief communities online.
Let's Work Together
Speaking, partnerships, press, or just to say hello.
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