Who we are.

Glenda Crump | CEO of DREAM Inc.

Glenda joined DREAM in March 1992 as Special Projects Coordinator. In 1994 she was named Director of Training. Two years later, she became Vice President of Training, and in 2001, Project Coordinator for Mississippi's State Incentive Grant. In 2003, Glenda became President and CEO of DREAM. As President and CEO, Glenda is responsible for carrying out the policies set by the Board and for overseeing all business of the organization. Glenda formerly worked with Friends of Children of Mississippi Head Start where she coordinated an award-winning JTPA program that helped economically disadvantaged women start micro-businesses. She served as an adjunct professor of Speech and Communication at Belhaven College in the adult and traditional programs. She is a sought-after motivational speaker and workshop presenter.

Jordon Hillhouse | Transition Coordinator

Jordon Hillhouse joined DREAM in April 2008. Formerly, he worked in Prevention Education coordinating the logistics of DREAM’s many professional workshops. As a Senior Transition Coordinator, it is his responsibility to assist high school seniors to transition from the high school environment into an independent lifestyle at work or in college. The Senior Transition Program does this through a series of workshops that will teach the students basic life and work skills. In addition to providing mentoring to students, Jordon is also responsible for scheduling qualified members of local community businesses and public agencies to lead the workshops for the students.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Communications, Mississippi college; Currently enrolled in MBA program at Alcorn State University.

SCHOOLS: TERRY + HINDS AHS

Shirley Hubbard | Transition Coordinator

Shirley Hubbard joined DREAM in September 2009 as a Senior Transition Coordinator. She is responsible for providing support and guidance to graduating high school seniors as they transition to the next phase in life. Shirley has a broad range of experience that includes mentoring middle school and high school youth. She has provided life skills training to youth struggling with adolescence and has served as guest panelist for open discussion on a number of youth programs. Shirley’s role as a senior transition coordinator is to facilitate training workshops that provide students with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to meet life’s challenges after graduation.

Education
Bachelors in Social Services in progress, Belhaven College

SCHOOLS: CLINTON + RAYMOND

Aubrey Shute | Administrative Assistant

Aubrey originally joined the DREAM Team in 2008 as our receptionist. Due to her excellent organizational and management skills, she was promoted to become the Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, Glenda Crump. She assumed that position in the summer of 2009. Her primary responsibilities include assisting the new Hinds County Senior Transition Program (HCSTP) team and acting as a liaison between Ms. Crump and the team as they facilitate their important work with high school seniors.

Education
Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Development with a Minor in Special Education, Delta State University