Since graduating with a culinary degree from George Brown College, Jana has built a successful career as a professional baker, has taught baking courses and workshops, and is an active community supporter and fundraiser. Her bakery Jana’s Bake Shop—which has been serving delicious homemade desserts to Salt Spring Island for more than fifteen years—has been profiled in numerous publications including An Edible Journey, Gulf Island Driftwoods and Aqua magazine and received a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. Jana currently lives with her husband Lane and their dog Monty on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.