TEAM MEMBERS

Jennifer Palmer

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

Malik McCalpine

Central Kentucky Field Coordinator

Malik can be reached at Malik@gleanky.org and 859-444-4769

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