Malisa Rader is passionate about children and healthy family structures and has a strong desire to ensure that children, families, and the communities in which they live are empowered and strengthened. She looks forward to translating discoveries from current research into best practices for professionals in Iowa by providing leadership, delivery, and support for quality educational programming in parenting, early childhood education, and other family life areas. Whether it is ideas for helping a biting toddler or discussing policy at the state level, Malisa is able to bring expertise to a wide-range of audiences.