Pastor Jana grew up in Colorado, graduated from California Lutheran University, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, and the Graduate Theological Union. She holds a doctorate in ministry from Seattle University.

She has served as a youth minister in Colorado, Ohio, and California, a university campus pastor in California, and as pastor in congregations in California and Washington. She was called to Christ the Servant in May 2023 and is excited to join this community of faith in its mission of worship, learning, service, love, and justice.

She is mom to Tae and spouse to Michael. She loves hiking, reading, cooking, and being with family.