Jana Vass (she/her) is a first-generation Australian of Carpathian-Rusyn and Hungarian heritage, living and working on Wurundjeri Country (Melbourne, Victoria).  

With a background spanning across arts administration, program management, and cultural development, she has built a career surrounding the intersections of creativity, community engagement, and public impact. Since 2017, she has collaborated with organisations such as kwento, the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP), Belvoir St Theatre, Flightpath Theatre Company, Kings Cross Theatre (KXT), the Old Fitzroy Theatre, and Redline Productions, contributing to the development and delivery of theatre, screen, and community-led initiatives as a Stage Manager and Producer.   

Jana is currently one of the Programs Coordinator at Screen Australia, and an external assessor for Regional Arts Australia. Passionate about strengthening Australia’s cultural landscape, she is interested in leadership, governance, and policy opportunities that advance equity, sustainability, and innovation across the creative industries.