Leslie Engelking’s proven success in both the highly regulated framework of the pharmaceutical industry and launching Arizona’s premiere cannabis brand make her ideal to lead this nascent industry out of a patchwork of state regulations into a cohesive international system – resulting in a legal, sustainable marketplace.

Lezli previously created standards for self-policing within the cannabis industry, but is now ahead of both industry self-regulation and lawmakers – developing the first American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited, third party validated, international, quality and safety based cannabis standard in seven comprehensive areas: Cultivation; Retail, Marketing & Patient Care; Extraction; Infused Products; Pharmacology/Laboratory; Security; and Business Sustainability.

A passion for community outreach, coalition building and public policy issues, combined with a deep understanding of the ebb and flow between state and federal regulatory frameworks and industry self-regulation make Lezli exceptionally qualified to lead a project on industry standards.