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March 13, 2023 54 mins

In this episode, we get an insight of how the Massachusetts cannabis industry started from former Commissioner Jen Flanagan. 


Commissioner Flanagan, currently the director of regulatory policy for Vicente LLP, shares her experience and perspective on her role as one of the appointed inaugural Commissioners on the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission in 2017. Some of the major highlights:


  • What’s going on in Massachusetts
  • How her background in mental health and substance abuse issues played a role
  • Importance of studies, research, and consumer education
  • Milestones during her time as Commissioner
  • Her new role as Vicente LLP’s Director of Regulatory Policy
  • Speed round



About Our Guest


Website: https://vicentellp.com/

Email: j.flanagan@vicentellp.com



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