Koushi is the CEO and founder of Stemless, an online ordering platform that makes it easy for customers to order from their favorite local dispensaries. Prior to starting Stemless, she worked in M&A, Business Development and Operations. She received her MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and is an active voice in the national legalization...
With 22 years of experience in supporting various organizations through transformational change as a change and learning consultant Debra Powell’s extensive skill set includes developing learning programs, supporting companies through change initiatives, and project managing global learning programs as well as small and medium-size software implementations. Debra graduated from the University of Colorado with both a History and Education degree. Even though she never became a teacher, she became a lifelong educator with a passion for helping organization’s become more efficient through effective methods for learning. After thirty years in the corporate and consulting world, Debra recently started her own coaching and consulting company with the desire to work with and support small and medium-size businesses as well as individuals to reach that next level. Being a staunch supporter of the cannabis industry and the benefits it provides to all, she is especially excited to work in this field. When not working with clients, Debra spends as much time as possible with her two college-age children, loves exploring single track around Colorado and Arizona on her mountain bike, and visiting and exploring new cities around the...
Gia Morón is the Executive Vice President for Women Grow. She oversees the company’s dya-to-day operations, internal and external communications, education programming, and strategic partnerships. She began working with Women Grow headquarters in January 2017 as Director of Communications, after transitioning from the Women Grow New York City market in 2016. With 25 years of experience in public relations, in 2012 Gia launched GVM Communications, Inc., a public relations, brand and business development firm. Her client base ranges from small to mid-sized businesses, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, authors and celebrity clients. Prior to launching her firm and working with Women Grow, she was a Media Relations Officer in the Corporate Communications department for fifteen years at the Goldman Sachs Group Inc. While at Goldman Sachs, Gia oversaw various business areas from Private Equity, Urban Investment, Investment Research and Technology to the firm’s organizational focus on Corporate Engagement, Diversity, Recruiting, Human Resources and Corporate Services. Before joining Goldman Sachs, Gia was Director of Promotions and Publicity for six years at The Fremantle Corporation, an international television distribution and production company. Outside of her professional accomplishments, she continuously works with a number of non-profit organizations in New York City and mentors up-and-coming young women entrepreneurs across the country to South Africa. Gia currently resides in her hometown of Brooklyn, NY, with her...
An advocate and patient for medical Cannabis, and an iconic figure among entrepreneurs and executives with an interest in this subject, Amy Berliner is the ultimate diplomat concerning this industry: Intelligent and wise, while both eloquent and persuasive, she conveys the importance of this matter with a balance of passion and professionalism. As Founder/CEO of Aegis Biotech, Amy applies more than two decades of Senior Executive experience to the benefit of her company and to her research and development team. Her expertise, which includes senior-level positions as CEO/COO/CMO in Manufacturing, Research & Product Development, Technology gives her the insight necessary to succeed. Aegis is dedicated to research and development for Pediatric DIPG, CTI, CTE, ALS, MS, PTSD, and Opiate Addiction. From her studies at the University of Maryland and LSU affiliate of LLU to her enrollment in the Medical Cannabis Institute for Clinicians, Amy is fluent in the science and technology involving this discipline. Amy is Editor in Chief of CannaHealthcare Magazine, the only multidisciplinary approach to Medical Cannabis. Launching in June of 2017, with over 60K subscribers globally. CHM will be also in print mid-2018. Amy is a member of the Society of Cannabis Research, Society of Cannabis Clinicians, International Cannabinoid Research Society, International Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine, Americans For Safe Access, Women Grow LA Chairwoman, in addition to her recognition for Outstanding Achievement by the National Association of Professional Women. Amy is also on the Steering Committee for the Colorado Cannabis Growers Assoc. Amy is a leader – and a public speaker – with the ability to know, and the strength to do, what is necessary for...
Felicia is one of the voices of the modern Female Leader. She started her business knowing she could help women get noticed, known and called upon for their ability to execute and produce results. Felicia will challenge you to think expansively so that you can strategically position your brand to win. She will co-create your Brand Plan with you so that it’s focused on what matters most and instills full confidence and trust in your ability to impact the bottom line with the people who matter most. Felicia started her career as an HR Assistant spending 20+ years in the trenches helping create success for companies like NCR, Kodak, Manpower, T-Mobile & Chubb Insurance. She quickly rose up to the ranks of HR Executive and played a major role in human capital engagement by implementing a high performer retention strategy that resulted in a reduction in turnover from 21% to 15% and a $750K recruitment savings across five lines of business. Her public speaking appearances educate, engage and inspire women to fully step into their power as leaders. Named as a “Woman of Excellence” by the National Council of Negro Women, Felicia has personally worked with hundreds of women using her proprietary branding process to help them develop compelling communication and leadership skills that position them to be recognized, remembered and recommended for high-visibility...
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