Biography

Jodie Ross joined NASDA in April 2025. In her role as Associate Director of the NASS Program Jodie will oversee data collection for the NASDA-NASS cooperative agreement for the 4 regional calling centers across the nation.  Prior to joining NASDA, Jodie worked 28 years for the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) working closely with NASDA enumerators in the Montana Data Collection Center as well as leading national survey programs, collaborating across NASS divisions and implementing innovative data collection strategies.  Jodie holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Iowa State University and has a passion for agriculture growing up on a corn, soybean, and commercial cattle operation in Iowa.  Jodie currently lives in Montana enjoying outdoor activities and volunteer work.