Jan has been a senior manager at the Associated Press and network anchor of AP, NPR and NBC Radio newscasts. She has also held lead positions as news director, anchor, reporter, writer and/or news editor at major market radio and television stations that include KTAR-FM in Phoenix, KCMO-FM in Kansas City and WRBQ-FM in Tampa. Throughout her career, Jan has also taught writing classes and been a guest lecturer at a number of institutions, including the George Washington University and Howard University. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Florida.