Nearly 25 years of volunteer program management & development in county government, nonprofit, and private sectors have provided Jana Johns with broad experiences and knowledge that foster a unique perspective on volunteer program challenges, improvement possibilities, and solutions. For the past nine years, she has successfully managed the Jefferson County Open Space volunteer program, utilizing her skills in capacity building to strengthen and grow volunteer support for Jeffco Open Space to over 29,000 hours annually. Her Bachelor’s degree in English and background in technical writing are the building blocks of her strong desire for knowledge and communication. An avid supporter of sharing best practices, she has been invited to present workshops at state and national conferences due to her achievements in developing innovative solutions for addressing growth and sustainability in the Jeffco Open Space volunteer program.