The Board of Directors
of Lettuce Dream is proud to announce the appointment of Jackie Allenbrand as
Director of the new social enterprise. Lettuce Dream is a hydroponic operation
that will provide training opportunities for area individuals with cognitive
and/or developmental disabilities.
Jackie comes to
Lettuce Dream with a wealth of knowledge and extensive background working with
persons with disabilities and has additional experience in the field of
agriculture through her previous work experiences. Jackie received her B.S.
Degree in Education/Special Education from Northwest Missouri State University
in Maryville, MO. Jackie and her husband Chris live on a farm near Stanberry,
MO.
“I am excited about
the opportunity to work with this innovative organization here in NW Missouri,”
says, Allenbrand. “I’ve been with Lettuce Dream since the first meeting 3 years
ago and I’m looking forward to seeing the success of this unique operation.”
“Vocational choices for persons with disabilities is limited in rural areas.
Lettuce Dream will be an opportunity for them to learn and grow within their
own communities.”
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