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Leslee Blanch is an Extension Educator in Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Idaho Extension, Bonneville County. She is a registered dietitian and certified group fitness instructor, dedicated to promoting community wellness through evidence-based education in nutrition, fitness, and mental health.
Her educational background includes a B.S. from the University of California at Davis (1987). She focuses on practical, accessible health education for individuals and families.
Leslee's research and extension interests include:
- Wellness and preventive health
- Nutrition education and food preparation
- Fitness and physical activity promotion
- Food safety practices
- Mental and emotional well-being
While no peer-reviewed articles are listed, her outreach efforts reflect applied research translation in public health, particularly through community workshops and media programs.
Her notable achievements include:
- NEAFCS Media Education Award (Western Region) – 2nd place team award for Mealtime Inspirations (2018)
- NEAFCS Communication Television/Video Program Award (Western Region) – 1st place team award for Mealtime Inspirations (2017)
Leslee actively advises and leads community programs such as nutrition classes, fitness workshops, and youth sewing initiatives. She has contributed to extension impact statements on work-life balance, dementia awareness (via Dementia Friends program), and food preparation skills development in southeastern Idaho. Though no formal grants are listed, her award-winning projects suggest funded or supported programming efforts.
She is affiliated with the University of Idaho Extension system, a statewide outreach arm of the university focused on translating research into community action. Her work is part of the broader land-grant mission in agriculture and human sciences.
