TEAM MEMBERS

Jennifer Palmer
Executive Director
Jennifer holds a BA in Fine Arts and Political Science from Cedar Crest College, an MFA in painting from the Savannah College of Artand Design, and a BA in Sustainable Agriculture from the Wendell Berry Farming Program of Sterling College. She has over 20 years of experience teaching fine art at various universities and previously served as Executive Director of a nonprofit organization dedicated to land conservation. Having transitioned to become and Extension Agent in Jefferson County, Jennifer resides on her farm in Shelby County, where she grows vegetables and flowers and rescues animals in her free time. Passionate about community engagement and fostering resilient local food systems, she brings a unique blend of artistic insight, nonprofit leadership experience and sustainable agriculture expertise to her work with communities.
Jennifer can be reached at Jennifer@gleanky.org and 859-444-4769

Malik McCalpine
Central Kentucky Field Coordinator
Board of Directors
Travis Purcell
Chair
Allison Carter
Treasurer
Amanda Perkins
Board Member
Eileen Bunch
Board Member
Ken Haycraft
Board Member
Natalie Dickey
Board Member
Matthew Michaud
Board Member