Jana Ashley joined the Iona College women's basketball staff in June 2013. Ashley joined the Gaels after five seasons as assistant coach at George Mason.
"Jana is extremely hard working and passionate about the game," said head coach Billi Godsey. "She is a tireless recruiter and is a great addition to our Gaels family."
In 2011-12, Ashley helped the Patriots claimed their first CAA Tournament victory since 2006, defeating Northeastern in the opening round. In 2011, Taleia Moton earned George Mason’s first All-CAA honor since 2004 and in 2010 Amber Easter picked up the program’s first All-Rookie Team selection since 2001.
Ashley’s tenure at George Mason came after five seasons on the sidelines at Radford, including three as assistant coach and two seasons as graduate assistant. At Radford, the Highlanders accumulated a record of 84-67, 38-30 in conference, during Ashley's five seasons on staff, highlighted by a 20-win season in 2006-07 and a 23-win season the following year, resulting in a Women's NIT berth.
Ashley lettered for four seasons at the University of North Alabama, where graduated in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in education. In 2005, she received a master's degree in education from Radford.
