Laurie Young is an inspirational advocate for neurodiversity in Loudoun County, VA. She is the executive director of Legacy Farms, a non-profit in Leesburg that employs neurodiverse individuals ages 16 and up in an apprenticeship-mentor business model.

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Laurie's Full Bio
Laurie Young is Executive Director of Legacy Farms, a nonprofit that empowers neurodivergent individuals ages 16+ through vocational training, personal development programming, and entrepreneurial opportunities. She is Founder of Legacy Blooms, a specialty-cut flower business within the nonprofit that is a working model for a successful neurodiverse business. Proceeds from the business help fund the nonprofit's vocational training programs. Legacy is founded on a mindful approach to cultivating both flowers and people, prioritizing individual growth, meaningful work, and strong community connections.

https://www.legacyfarmsvirginia.org/

https://www.facebook.com/LegacyFarmsVirginia

https://www.instagram.com/legacyfarmsvirginia

Partners mentioned:

Farm & Program Partners

Temple Hall Regional Park

Fabbioli Cellars

New Ag School

Fleur de Leah Flowers

A Place To Be

Sharon Hallman Photography

Loudoun Hunger Relief

Floral Partners

Lightfoot Restaurant

Gratefully Rooted

100 Bowls of Soup

Weird Brothers Coffee

Simply Be Coffee

Roots 657

Lark Brewing Company