JaneAnn Stout

 

JaneAnn Stout

Associate Dean and Director

Iowa State University Extension to Families

 

Career Achievement in Outreach Award

 

With a 34-year career at Iowa State University, JaneAnn Stout has influenced thousands of lives through education, outreach and personal contribution to issues directly affecting Iowans. Her exemplary vision has led ISU Extension to Families to anticipate and respond to critical public needs with programs that demonstrate high economic, social and environmental impacts.

Through Stout’s leadership, ISU Extension to Families has dramatically increased its line of programs and funding to include a youth underage drinking and substance abuse program; parental education and training; family development certification; obesity education and prevention; community improvement programs; Hispanic culture seminars; and workplace development. These initiatives are just a few of the many ways by which Stout has effected change across the state.

In addition to her work throughout Iowa, Stout also serves as the associate dean and director of families for the College of Human Sciences. In this capacity, she provides statewide vision and program leadership for Extension programs that strengthen Iowa families in the areas of nutrition and health, family life and resource management.

Stout has been described as a leader, mentor, spokesperson and creative thinker. As someone who truly understands the vital needs of Iowa’s people, Stout’s impact can be seen in the thousands of people benefitting from Extension services on a daily basis.