Changing Cannabis Policy On The Local And State Level In Illinois

Ali Nagib has been working as a cannabis activist and organizer for over six years and has helped support the growth of Illinois NORML and its mission to change cannabis policy on the local and state level in Illinois, including passing the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act (HB1). He has been interviewed by numerous TV, radio, print and internet media outlets in Illinois, including appearances on Chicago Tonight and Politics Tonight. He has spoken about cannabis policy reform on several panels, has done presentations at Illinois universities and high schools on the topic and has conducted seminars for both patients and prospective business owners throughout Illinois. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has been a lifelong Illinois resident.