Our CEO began her career as a Chemical Engineer, specializing in industrial process manufacturing engineering. She Graduated Valedictorian, on a Scholarship from Dow Chemical for BSChE, from the University of Texas 2002.
She has demonstrated initiative from the beginning of the medical cannabis movement in 1996, with the passing of Proposition 215, and Senate Bill 420 in 2004. She has been at the forefront of the creation and implementation of regulations for Medical Cannabis Dispensary ordinances at the city and county level. She was the owner and operator of the first medical cannabis dispensary in Calaveras County. She understands the critical path to navigate through city or county governments in California.
Our CEO has had the opportunity to establish a strong network of contacts in the mainstream cannabis community nationwide over her career.
Including, but not limited to: ASA, NORML, MPP, Safe Access Now, AAMC, OCBC, Measure Z Committee, Skunk Magazine, Treating Yourself, Dale Gieringer, Ed Rosenthal (Big Book of Buds vol. #3 sponsor), Eddie Lepp, Jack Herer & Robert Raich.
The International Cannabis and Hemp EXPO is fortunate to have someone so passionate and so capable at its' helm.