Jana O'Connor is the Director of Event Services at Amii. As an Edmonton artist, event producer, administrator, and communications professional, Jana brings decades of experience to this role, including coordinating large-scale events on behalf of the Edmonton Arts Council, NAIT, and the City of Edmonton. Most recently, Jana was the Executive Director for LitFest, Edmonton’s annual nonfiction literary festival. She is also nationally known for her contributions as a writer and performer on CBC Radio One.

Jana is the recipient of a Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Award and an Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund award. She is a creative connector with deep roots in the city’s arts and festivals community, and a passion for creating memorable and transformative experiences. In her free time, Jana enjoys performing improv, writing, and time in nature with her family.