Marcy Stroud

Marcy Stroud was named the Deputy Director of Institutional Operations in March 2026.

Stroud brings more than 30 years of experience with the Department and a proven record of leadership in institutional operations, culture development, and evidence-based correctional practices.

Stroud most recently served as Warden of the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility, where she provided executive leadership and oversight of facility operations, staff development, and strategic initiatives. Over the course of her career, she has held a variety of leadership roles within the DOC, including Deputy Warden, Correctional Treatment Director, and Director of the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center.

As Deputy Director of Institutional Operations, Stroud will oversee the safe, secure, and effective operation of Iowa’s correctional institutions, working closely with wardens and leadership teams across the state.

Stroud holds a Bachelor of Liberal Studies from the University of Iowa and has completed extensive training in correctional leadership, mental health services, and organizational development.