Event Schedule
February 18
Career Development
Location: Riverview 1
Key Objectives for the Day:
Navigate an evolving calling with purpose, resilience, and a sense of fulfillment. Every stage of the journey will offer opportunities to deepen your understanding, enrich your experience, and ultimately achieve your vision. In the end, she lands where she is supposed to be.
Morning Sessions
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Session 1: Bridging the Gap Between Hemp & Cannabis
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Lauren Gibbs, Root for Hemp
Mary Jane Oatman, Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association
Cynthia Petrone-Hudock, Hemp Alternative
Nicole Kennebeck, Lion Labs
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Session 2: Navigating the Intersection of Healthcare, Business, and Government: Unlocking Career Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry
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Moderator: Dena Ladd
Panelist: Dr. June Chin
Panelist: Whitney Montoye
Panelist: Erin Moffet
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Session 3: Careers that Support Our Industry
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Moderator: Natasha “Coco” Benitez
Panelist: Jade Sancho-Dusar
Panelist: Olivia Castaldy
Panelist: Ayanna Lawson
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Session 4: Dispensing
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Panelist: Ramar Humphries
Panelist: Amanda Terpstra
Panelist: Antoine Pritchett
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 5: Selling Wellness Addressing Unmet Needs for Your Patients
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Panelist: Iris Wright
Panelist: Lori Wheeler
Panelist: Gabriella Collantes
Lunch Break
12:00 – 1 PM
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Session 6: The Importance of Community Outreach
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Moderator: Susie Plascencia
Panelist: Candy Angel
Panelist: LuLu Tsui
Panelist: Kelby Cooper
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Session 7: Elevating Edibles & Infusions: The Art and Science of Cannabis in Beverages & Cuisine
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Panelist: Jesce Horton
Panelist: Danielle Ceruit
Panelist: Catherine Heath
Panelist: Jamie Sabat
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Session 8: The Best Marketing Tool is Education
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Moderator: Swati Gupta
Panelist: Melanie Julion, MS
Panelist: Emily Fisher
Panelist: Rebecca Maestas
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Session 9: How to Sell Brands in a Retail Operation
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Panelist: Cherron Perry – Thomas
Panelist: Blythe Huestis
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Session 10: Cannabis Education
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Dr. Paulette Smith
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Closing Session in Riverview Ballroom
Details
- Final Remarks
- Recap of Key Takeaways from the Summit