Member Blog: INSIGHTS Matter – Women in Cannabis Weigh In

Earlier this year, Cannabis NewsHub reached out to successful female leaders in the cannabis community. We asked them to share insights and advice for aspiring industry professionals.

Overwhelming Success of the Social Media Campaign

Participation in this social media campaign was an overwhelming success, with more than 50 women in cannabis leadership sharing their “words of advice,” all of which were posted and shared through social media channels. See all posts on the Cannabis NewsHub website here.

Celebrating Diversity in Cannabis Leadership

The diversity of organizations was an affirmation that these women are truly “Thought Leaders” who represent cannabis in the following verticals: Advertising, Associations, Conference Development, Delivery Platforms, Dispensaries, Growers, Human Resources, Educators, Legal, Manufacturing, Marketing, Publishers, Software, and Tourism. This cross-section of verticals within the cannabis space validates the diversity of women and their roles in the industry. Their powerful advice serves as an education on how to succeed and find your path in this dynamic, ever-changing industry.

Shout-Out to Participating NCIA Members

We are proud to highlight some of the NCIA members who participated in the “Cannabis NewsHub – 2024 INSIGHTS Matter: Women in Cannabis Weigh In” campaign. These leaders are making significant contributions to the cannabis industry:

• Mila Marshall, Faculty at Oaksterdam University (Founding & Seedling member) and Chair of the NCIA Education Committee
• Lexie Barton, Director of Client Insights and Strategy at BDSA (Blooming member) and Vice Chair of the NCIA Education Committee
• Amanda Reiman, Chief Knowledge Officer at New Frontier Data (Blooming member) and Member of the NCIA Education Committee
• Luna Stower, Chief Impact Officer at Ispire (Seedling member) and Member of the NCIA Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee
• Jessica McElfresh, Attorney-at-Law at McElfresh Law, Inc (Seedling member)
• KT Burrell, CEO of PufCreativ (Seedling member)
• Durée Ross, President of Durée & Company (Seedling member)
• Stevie Palmateer, VP Engineering at LeafLink (Seedling member)

Thanks to all who participated, as well as to our friends and partners who helped to promote this campaign: BudsFeed, National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA), and the Association of International Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), who helped us find some of these amazing women.

For more information on Cannabis NewsHub or to be a part of our summer series, “INSIGHTS Matter: 280E”, please contact Nicole Montenegro, Marketing Manager, at nmontenegro@newsbank.com.or complete this form to participate directly.

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