Laura Sant

• Health
• Nutrition
• Wellness
• Food safety
• Food preservation

• Morrisroe-Aman, B., L. Sant, S. Johnson, J. Buck, J. Ho Kim, G. Wittman. H2O to Go: Staying Safely Hydrated, University of Idaho Extension. BUL0971
• Buck, J., L. Sant, A. Robertson. 2020. Making Jerky at Home Safely, University of Idaho Extension. PNW 632.
• Buck, J., L. Sant, P. Case, S. Greenway, G. Hyde, J. Peutz, A. Zander, G. Wittman, and A. Robertson. Online Training Influence on Food Preservation Behaviors. Journal of NEAFCS [Online], 2020, 15:47-50. Available at: https://neafcs.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/journal/2020-jneafcs/2020-JNEAFCS-FINAL-Compressed.pdf
• Kim, J.H., J.H. Buck, L. Dye, S. Greenway, K. Hoffman, S. Johnson, J. Peutz, A. Robertson, L. Sant, and G. Wittman. 2019. Ready, set, food safe: A food service food safety curriculum for high schools, 4th Edition. University of Idaho Extension.
• Wright, I., S. Safaii, M. Raidl, J. Buck, M. Spencer, L. Sant, R. Lanting, S. Greenway, E. Nagel, N. Deringer. 2015. Effectiveness of the Healthy Diabetes Plate and Social Media Project. J Nutr
• Health [Online], 2015;1(2). Available at: .

Impact statements

• Sewing workshop provides training to local youth volunteers
• Extension educators turn understanding to action through Dementia Friends program
• Extension educators partner to provide American Heart Association Healthy for Life
• Diabetes email challenge provides remote learning throughout the United States
• Reusable water bottle education results in behavior change
• Well Connected Communities initiative: Building a culture of health in Idaho

Ms. Sant has a bachelor's degree from the Utah State University (USU) in nutrition and food sciences with an emphasis in dietetics and a master's degree from USU in nutrition. Her programs have won 16 regional and national awards from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) as well as eight other regional and national awards. Ms. Sant has served on the executive board for NEAFCS and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Exam Test Committee.

• Sant, L. Distinguished Service Award, Epsilon Sigma Phi, Western Region Recipient, 2023
• Buck, J., H.K. Jang, L. Sant, S. Johnson, B. Morrisroe-Aman and G. Wittman. Effect of Cleaning Education on Microbiological Quality of Reusable Water Bottles. Program Excellence Through Research Award, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 3rd Place Western Regional Winner, 2020.
• Sant, L., J. Buck, L. Dye, K. Hoffman, L. Blanch. Social Media – Online Video: Mealtime Inspirations, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2nd place Western Regional Winner, 2018.
• Buck, J., K. Hoffman, L. Sant, M. Spencer, L. Dye, L. Erickson, S. Parkinson. Communications Television/Video Program Award – Mealtime Inspirations, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1st Place Western Regional Winner, 2017.
• Sant, L., J. Peutz, A. Zander, G. Hyde, N. Kershaw, G. Wittman, P. Case, J. Buck, S. Greenway, C. Hampton. Food Safety Award – Preserve@Home, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1st Place State Winner, 1st Place Western Regional Winner, 1st Place National Winner, 2016.
• Sant, L. Continued Excellence Award – National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2016.
• Sant, L. Distinguished Service Award – National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2015.
• Sant, L. Distinguished Service Award – National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, 2014.
• Sant, L. and M. Spencer. Educational Curriculum Award – Balanced Living, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1st place State Winner, 1st place Western Regional Winner, 1st place National Winner, 2012.
• Sant, L. and M. Spencer. Educational Technology Award – Balanced Living, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1st place State Winner, 1st place Western Regional Winner, 3rd place National Winner, 2012.
• Sant, L. and M. Spencer. Family Health and Wellness Award – Balanced Living, National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences, 1st place State Winner, 3rd place Western Regional Winner, 2012.
• Sant, L., M. Spencer, and R. Lanting. Educational Curriculum Package – Meal Time in Less Time, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1st place State Winner, 2nd place Regional Winner, 2010.
• Lockard, M., J. Peutz, B. Petty, M. Spencer, S. Woffinden, C. Hampton, G. Wittman, L. Sant, L. Dye, R. Lanting, D. Poulsen, J. Stimpson, and M. Raidl. Distinguished Team Award – StrongWomen Program, Idaho Epsilon Sigma Phi, 2009.
• McCurdy, S, C. Hampton, S. Johnson, J. Peutz, L. Sant, and G. Wittman. Food Safety Award – Interactive Food Safety Exhibits for Consumer Venues, NEAFCS, 1st place National Winner, Western Regional Winner, State Winner, 2009.
• Nelson, C., D. Reiland, R. Oliverson, L. Sant, K. Benjamin, V. Pitman, and A. Liddil. Television In-House Entries Media Award – Fit and Fall Proof Community Access TV Videos, National Public Health Information Coalition, National Gold Winner, 2008.
• Sant, L. Achievement in Service Award – National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, 2008.
• Spencer, M., L. Sant, and R. Lanting. Educational Technology – Meal Time in Less Time, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1st place National Winner, Western Regional Winner, State Winner, 2007.
• Sant, L. and M. Spencer. Healthy Lifestyles Education Grant – Life Balance for Health, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1st place Western Regional Winner and State Winner, 2007.
• Raidl, M., R. Lanting, M. Lockard, S. Johnson, M. Spencer, L. Sant, A. Liddil, M. Cunninham, K. Spain, Regional Honorable Mention – The Healthy Diabetes Plate, Western Extension Director’s Awards of Excellence, 2007.
• Raidl M., R. Lanting, S. Johnson, K. Spain, M. Lockard, M. Spencer,
• L. Sant, A. Liddil, M. Hartman. M Jeanne. Priester National Award, State Category for The Healthy Diabetes Plate, Priester Extension Conference, 2007.
• Raidl, M., S. Johnson, R. Lanting, A. Liddil, L. Sant, M. Spencer, and J. Welch. Program Excellence through Research – The Healthy Diabetes Plate, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, National Winner, Western Region Winner, State Winner, 2006.
• Peutz, J., K. Nelson, L. Gossett, M. Spencer, M. Lockard, M. Raidl, L. Sant and R. Lanting. Program Excellence through Research – Steps to A New You, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Western Region Winner, 2006.
• Raidl, M., S. Johnson, R. Lanting, A. Liddil, L. Sant, M. Spencer, M. Lockard and J. Welch. Educational Curriculum Package – The Healthy Diabetes Plate, National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences, 1st place State, 3rd place Western Regional Winner, 2005.
• Parkinson, S. and L. Sant. Communications Team Newsletter Award – Insights Newsletter (published quarterly), National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2nd place National Finalist, 2005.