about Jana

Jana’s journey

A former elementary school teacher, Jana has currently resumed her professional organizing business, DeSign & DeClutter, full time.

Jana has worked as a behavioral intervention specialist in the counseling department at a non-profit organization in her hometown of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. She worked with vulnerable adults and youth fostering art intervention support by utilizing art expression specifically with those who have experienced any kind of trauma and loss.

Jana’s devotion to helping others is equaled only by her love for her two grown children, Katherine and Chad. She was inspired to write Dam It! Just Let Me Grieve! after losing both her father and brother as well as sustaining the loss of a close personal friend, all in the same year. While writing the final draft of the book’s manuscript, Jana also lost her mother.

Jana’s Credentials:

BA- Art, MA-Ed. Admin, Teaching Credentials CA & AZ, Art 4 Healing Certified Facilitator, Art with Heart facilitator, Certified SAP (Student Assistance Program) Facilitator/Coordinator, Certified Facilitator Nurturing Parenting Program, Training: The Sharing Experience-Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence