EPISODE SUMMARY
Jessica Gonzalez provides crucial cannabis advocacy tips, and tells us more about her work with the NJ Cannabis Training Academy. We delve into the world of cannabis advocacy and explore the benefits of cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. Our guest, a leading cannabis advocate, shares their personal journey and insights on how we can fight the stigma surrounding this plant. We discuss the legal landscape and highlight the challenges faced by those advocating for cannabis legalization. Tune in to learn how you can get involved in the movement and become an advocate for cannabis yourself. Join us as we explore the power of advocacy in promoting a more informed and accepting society.
Key points:
- Personal journey and insights of a leading cannabis advocate
- Overcoming the stigma and legal challenges of cannabis legalization
- Ways to get involved in the cannabis advocacy movement and become an advocate yourself.
Target audience: Individuals interested in cannabis advocacy, cannabis enthusiasts, medical professionals, policymakers, and anyone curious about the benefits and challenges of cannabis legalization.
SPEAKER BIO
Jessica Gonzalez is a cannabis and trademark attorney, a cannabis adjunct professor, policy advocate and consultant. An Ecuadorian immigrant, Jessica has dedicated her career to uplifting communities harmed by cannabis prohibition though advocacy and education. In 2020, Jessica led the social impact committee for NJ CAN 2020, the coalition that ran the most successful cannabis legalization campaign in the U.S. Through her advocacy work, Jessica has helped shape cannabis policy on the statutory, regulatory, and municipal levels in New Jersey and has helped advise on social equity efforts in over 7 different states. Most recently, Jessica’s consulting company, Veridis Quo, was selected by the New Jersey Business Action Center to serve as the inaugural consultant to develop and launch the NJ Cannabis Training Academy.
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