EHSRC Role(s): Director, Community Engagement Core
Trained as an anthropologist, Dr. Janssen applies a holistic perspective to farming, agricultural safety and health, and sustainable agriculture. As director of Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (I-CASH), she oversees a statewide coalition of public and private organizations devoted to reducing injuries and fatalities on Iowa farms. As a researcher, she examines local food production in Iowa to better understand how to develop food systems that enhance rural communities while being environmentally sustainable, accessible to consumers, and profitable for farmers.