Jessica Lehrke

Jessica Lehrke is a skilled wellness educator currently employed at Minnesota Independence College and Community since July 2023. Prior to this role, Jessica served as a registered dietitian at Cura Hospitality from August 2018 to July 2023 and held various positions at Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota from February 2012 to June 2018, including development operations associate, events manager, and events coordinator. Additional experience includes working as an alternative menu planner and cook at Herzl Camp Association, a nutrition services aide at Sholom Senior Housing and Assisted Living, and a dietetic intern at Wellness Workdays. Jessica also completed a nonprofit internship at Open Arms of Minnesota. Jessica Lehrke holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Minnesota and a Culinary Foundations Certificate from Saint Paul College, along with additional qualifications in Graphic Design and Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies from Minneapolis College and the University of Minnesota, respectively.