Living the Dream University's (LDU) DreamLearn Advisory Council ensures the organization adheres to the highest standards of guidance and support for its students. This council provides oversight and guidance to this visionary nonprofit organization founded by Blake Newsom in March of 2025. They are dedicated to empowering adults with special needs to live fulfilling, independent lives. The DreamLearn Advisory Council ensures everyone has the opportunity to pursue their dreams, develop essential life skills, and actively participate in their community, while upholding ethical standards.

The Council's mission is to foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and transparency within LDU. They aim to equip LDU students with the tools to lead purposeful and independent lives through tailored educational programs, vocational training, and community involvement, all while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

The LDU DreamLearn Advisory Council's leadership combines diverse expertise and a shared commitment to ethical decision-making and compliance, fostering growth in career readiness, social integration, self-advocacy, and daily living skills. The Council members, the caring staff, and passionate volunteers strive to nurture each student’s potential, building a foundation for lifelong success, grounded in ethical behavior.

By upholding ethical principles and creating opportunities, Living the Dream University, guided by its DreamLearn Advisory Council, is a beacon of hope and empowerment for special needs adults and their families. Join us in our mission to make dreams a reality, ethically and responsibly!

Our DreamLearn Advisory Council

The Living the Dream University DreamLearn Advisory Council brings together an extraordinary group of professionals, scholars, and advocates who share a united passion for building a brighter future for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a focus on ethical governance. Together, our DreamLearn Advisory Council provides strategic guidance, academic insight, and community leadership to help Living the Dream University become a transformative force in higher education for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, guided by ethical principles.