Born in the Bronx, Iyanna Jones is an author, filmmaker, songwriter, businesswoman and mother. She began writing poetry and short stories at the age of 8. She attended the Angelo Patri School of Arts as a vocal major during her junior high school years. Despite her rigorous curriculum, she found the time to host the children's cable television show, “Check It Out” , where she interviewed various authors and prominent community members, in addition to her weekly review of children's books in an effort to boost student literacy. Her artistic journey continued on to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art where she was able to hone her talents in gospel, jazz and classical singing.

Her firm belief that artists have a responsibility to fight against oppression is evident in the subject matter she chooses for her songs and her vigilant stance against racism, sexism, discrimination and oppression of all kinds. She is an active member of several organizations including The Troops Out Now Coalition, The Artists and Activists United for Peace Coalition (for which she is the official spokesperson), The Committee Against Hate Media (C.A.H.M), which has led the fight against Hot97 after the airing of the Tsunami Song on Miss Jones' morning show, The Committee for Parent and Student Empowerment , The New Abolitionist Movement against Mis-Education , Action Against Oppression and the Free Mumia Coalition.

She is sought after by community organizations to speak as well as sing. She focuses on young people, talking to them about the necessity of activism, and living up to her responsibilities as a mentor and role model. Youth organizations she's worked with include: The Black Student's Organization at Kean University, the Ella McQueen Learning Academy for Youth Offenders, The Parenting Initiative which provides resources for single fathers who are handling their business at home, the Bushwick Healthy Baby Project with Dora Savage, where she received an award for Women's Empowerment and The Black History Month Celebration at the Malcolm X Academy in Brooklyn.

Jones has been featured on several radio shows as well including Chuck D's radio show On The Real on Air America. She is the author of “Business Owner's Bootcamp” a self-help book which helps readers to make the transition from public assistance to business ownership.

She is a two-time winner of the internationally acclaimed John Lennon Songwriting Contest for her songs God is Dead and Black Honey. She was recognized for her work in the community during the First Annual Man Up! Inc. 2005 Sista of the Year Award Ceremony, where she received an award for Outstanding Community Service. She is also the recipient of the Female Activist of the Year Award from the Jersey City Peace Movement.

Iyanna is also host of the television show The Ghetto Chronicles (as Nana Soul) and executive producer of Disappearing Voices – The Decline of Black Radio.