Small Town Roots, Global Reach with Ambassador Terry Branstad

<p>We’re kicking off season 2 with an inspiring conversation featuring Ambassador Terry Branstad! Ambassador Branstad is a tremendously skilled and respected political leader whose life’s work reflects deep public service on a truly historic scale. </p><p><br></p><p>An Iowa native, his journey began in the Iowa House of Representatives, continued through service as lieutenant governor and ascended to his record-breaking tenure as the longest-serving governor in U.S. history, spanning over 22 years. He was appointed by the president as the US Ambassador to China, leveraging a decades-long friendship with the Chinese President to advance key initiatives on behalf of the United States. </p><p><br></p><p>Following his political path, Ambassador Branstad continued to leave a legacy by leading both Des Moines University and the World Food Prize Foundation both of which flourished under his leadership.  </p><p><br></p><p>Beyond politics, Terry Branstad is a deeply committed husband, father and grandfather, ensuring his legacy transcends his professional accolades and lives on through his family.  </p><p><br></p><p>His lifetime of leadership—spanning local, state, national, and global stages—embodies what it means to leave a lasting legacy, indeed. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links from the Episode: </strong></p><li><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Iowas-Record-Setting-Governor-Branstad/dp/0996521313" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Iowa&#39;s Record Setting Governor: The Terry Branstad Story</u></a> </p></li><li><p><a href="https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/branstad-reynolds-agriculture-scholarship" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Branstad-Reynolds Agriculture Scholarship</u></a> </p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.dmu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Des Moines University</u></a> </p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.worldfoodprize.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>World Food Prize</u></a> </p></li>