Monday, June 13, 2016

Lettuce Dream Appoints New Director

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.”


To learn more about Lettuce Dream visit their website at www.lettucedream.org.

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