Jana N. Yost, M.A., APCC
Coach and Consultant
15+ years in education and leadership
Military spouse lived experience
Background in crisis, trauma, and early intervention
Serving women, leaders, and service families across California
Coaching and Consulting for Women, Service Families, and Leadership
Support for women and families living a life of service.
Live a Life of Service. Lead with Purpose.
How We Can Work Together
My work supports women navigating real life — career transitions, leadership growth, family responsibilities, identity shifts, and purposeful next steps. I also offer dedicated support for women connected to military, veteran, police, fire, and first responder life.
Working Professionals
Individualized support for women balancing careers, family life, leadership, and the mental load that comes with it.
Life of Service
Created for fire wives, police wives, first responder spouses, military and veteran partners.
Consulting & Professional Support
Support for organizations, schools, and community groups focused on well-being, leadership, and sustainable culture.
Live a Life of Service. Lead with Purpose.
FOR DEPARTMENTS
Strong departments are sustained by the families behind them.
When families are supported, service members show up stronger and stay longer.
What this looks like:
Spouse and family support
Transition support
Group sessions and workshops
Department-aligned wellness
Local Central Valley resources
Who I Work With
Educators
Military families
Police and fire families
Women in leadership
Why I Do This Work
I do this work because many women carry more than people see. They lead at work, support others at home, and often hold together the moving parts of everyday life. My background in education, leadership, and service-connected communities has shaped how I support women with care, clarity, and respect.
• 15+ years in education leadership
• Military spouse experience
• Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health
• Founder of JNY Coaching & Consulting
About Jana
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Jana Yost, M.A.(CMH,HSC),ECSE
Jana Yost is the founder of JNY Coaching & Consulting, where she provides boutique coaching and consulting services for women who carry significant responsibility in their personal and professional lives. Her work is intentionally high-touch and personalized, supporting educators, and military, veteran, and first responder spouses as they navigate leadership, transition, and purposeful steps.
My work is rooted in deep respect for the families who stand beside those who serve, including military, police, and fire families.
Born and raised in the Central Valley, military life took me away for seasons and eventually brought me back home, deepening my appreciation for the people and sense of community here. Living in different places shaped how I see service, leadership and taking care of people. That perspective shapes how I support women navigating real life.
I hold two Master’s degrees: one in Clinical Mental Health and one in Human Services Counseling:Military, along with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology Allied Health from California State University, Fresno, where I was also a college athlete. I bring 15 years of experience teaching and coaching across private, public, international, and Department of Defense school settings. My experience as a military spouse gives me a unique perspective on resilience, leadership, and personal growth.
When I’m not supporting others, I love to travel, explore new places, and experience different cultures. I’m passionate about creating a supportive space for women to reconnect with themselves and step confidently into their next season.
Jana works with military wives, police wives, fire wives, and women navigating leadership and transition within service culture.
CENTRAL VALLEY AMERICANA STORIES AND REFLECTIONS
Stories about life, service, and community in California’s Central Valley including the families of those who serve in the military, police departments, and fire stations across the Valley
