Jana N. Yost brings a global service perspective shaped by years living and working internationally in Thailand and Germany, alongside firsthand experience as a military spouse supporting high level service through her husband’s role with the White House Communications Agency.
She understands what a life of service requires, not just in the field, but at home, and equips families and leaders to navigate it with understanding and purpose.
JNY Coaching & Consulting
A Life of Service Doesn't End. It Changes Shape.
JNY Coaching & Consulting provides coaching, consulting, and educational resources for service spouses, military families, first responder families, educators, and organizations throughout Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, and California's Central Valley.
Live a Life of Service. Lead with Purpose.
Live a Life of Service. Lead with Purpose.
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
Based in Central California, 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.
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Community Invovlement
Fresno County FCA Board Member
Fresno State Alumni Athlete
15+ Years in Education and Student Support
Military and First Responder Family Advocacy
Central Valley Community Engagement
