Stacy Stout

Stacy Stout currently serves as the President and CEO of Blandford Nature Center, where leadership focuses on environmental education, conservation, and community engagement. As an independent consultant under Stacy Stout Consulting, LLC, expertise lies in equity-centered grantmaking and leadership training, with notable work for the Steelcase Foundation on equitable philanthropy. Prior roles include Director of Family-Centered Philanthropy at Steelcase Foundation, where program design and initiatives aimed to support Black and Latina mothers, and Director of Equity and Engagement for the City of Grand Rapids, implementing comprehensive DEI strategies. Other experiences include roles at W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Grand Rapids Public Schools, and Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, contributing to education, community development, and systemic change. Stacy's academic credentials include a Master's in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University and fellowships from prestigious institutions like Morehouse School of Medicine and Harvard University, emphasizing a strong commitment to equity and community well-being.