Conference & Venture Summit Speakers

Prior to joining the cannabis industry, Disney spent almost two decades building and leading global teams to produce award-winning advertising and marketing campaigns for some of the world’s most beloved brands, including Ziploc, Bacardi, YouTube, Special K, Cheez-It, and Johnson & Johnson. She continues to consult with purpose-driven start-up founders and early-stage brands in emerging, highly regulated, and fast-moving categories.

Disney also serves as the Vice Chair of the Marketing and Advertising Committee for the National Cannabis Industry Association and is an Executive Board Member for the Center for Disability and Elder Law.

Cameron's progressive foresight has ignited the development of ingenious strategies that forge innovative pathways for Kosmik Brands. His steadfast commitment to maintaining operational excellence has been instrumental in skillfully navigating Kosmik Brands through a multitude of challenges, thereby solidifying its vanguard status as a true trailblazer within the rapidly evolving cannabis sector.

In his capacity as COO, Cameron orchestrates a symphony of ingenuity, leveraging his expertise in technology, strategic planning, and entrepreneurial prowess. His exceptional leadership has garnered notable recognition, including his well-deserved designation as a Marijuana Ventures National 40 under 40 executive.

Cameron's journey is a testament to an unwavering dedication to both innovation and operational mastery. Under his visionary guidance, Kosmik Brands continues to undergo transformative growth, inspiring the industry as it sets new benchmarks for success in the dynamic global landscape of cannabis operations.

Prior to founding CCSS, Mr. Eggers’ served 12+ years as a Law Enforcement
Officer with both the San Francisco and Oakland Police Departments. His law
enforcement experience included working undercover in Oakland, involvement
in a broad range of burglary and robbery investigations (including cannabis
facilities), and a broad range of compliance and other training and certifications
(including cannabis). These experiences were central to “Why” he founded
CCSS - and the origin of CCSS’ Mission and Vision.

Over the past two years Mr. Eggers has become an increasingly relied upon
and trusted resource within the broader commercial cannabis community,
different municipalities in California and other state regulatory bodies, and
contact for various California and national media outlets on cannabis security
and risk management matters.

Her leadership philosophy? “Companies aren't families. You don’t have to like your family, that’s optional. In business, you've got to genuinely like your team or you will never know what your best looks like.” This perspective is the cornerstone of her resourcefulness, a quality that has catapulted Azuca into the top 5% of the 2023 Inc. 5000.

Prior to her game-changing tenure at Azuca, Corinne was a key player in Brooklyn’s specialty food scene, transforming local gems like Raaka Chocolate and Empire Mayonnaise Co. from regional favorites to national grocery brands. While most folx want to chat about her time in the art department at Penthouse Magazine, she had an early start in sales and marketing in the finance sector, and comprehensive roles as designer, strategist, and creative producer for experiential events and diverse multimedia companies. When she's not knee-deep in strategies for the ingestibles category, she's likely to be found offering pro-bono pizza tours through South Brooklyn, where every slice is a new 'growth opportunity."

Orthopedic device sales came easily for the former professional sport’s athletic trainer. As a
graduate of The Ohio State University Athletic Training program, David had an extensive
background in orthopedics prior to transitioning into orthopedic device sales. As a seasoned medical professional, David Haley built a reputation as a highly dependable and knowledgeable consultant in the orthopedic community. Prior to starting Ancient Roots, he had amassed 2 decades of orthopedic experience.

As CEO and Founder of Ancient Roots, David brings his high-level of professionalism and
compassion into every aspect of the business, from research and development to sales. David keeps patient welfare and employee success at the forefront of his business. Since Ancient Roots inception in 2018, he has positioned the company to be a highly compliant and respected company in the Ohio medical marijuana program.

Prior to that experience, Greta practiced law at firms in California and Arizona after earning a J.D. from the Gonzaga University School of Law with an emphasis on public interest law and international law. She also is active in shaping the cannabis industry beyond the C-Suite, serving as president of the Utah Cannabis Association and a member of the Arizona Dispensary Association. In addition, Greta regularly engages with Arizona and Utah regulatory bodies, including the Arizona and Utah Departments of Health Services and the Utah Department of Agriculture. Outside of her professional capacities, Greta is also a proud mother of three.

Crawford is in a unique hybrid role as Chief Legal Officer for Pleasantrees, Michigan’s premier cultivator and seller of high-quality Midwest cannabis. There, he is responsible for the gamut of legal needs and spearheads social equity initiatives to ensure the company makes positive, genuine, and lasting impact within local communities as it grows.

A native Detroiter and “Super Spartan,” Crawford graduated Magna Cum Laude as a prelaw student at Michigan State University before earning his Juris Doctor at the MSU College of Law. On a national level, he most recently served as Co-Chair of the “Men of Color Project,” an initiative of the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division that aims to address the lack of diversity and advancement of men of color in the legal profession.

Outside of breaking ground as the first Black in-house counsel of a major cannabis manufacturer in the state of Michigan, Crawford is a law professor at Wayne State University Law School, working actor, model, and comedian, and esteemed member of Phi Beta Sigma, Inc.

Mr. Fox began his career working with Robert FX Sillerman in the consolidation of the United States radio industry in the early 1990’s. After an aggressive acquisition strategy, those stations were ultimately sold off to form the foundation for what today is iHeart Media.

Following the sale, Mr. Fox was part of the founding team of what is now Live Nation where he was Chief Development Officer from 1995 until 2000 overseeing the global consolidation of the live entertainment industry into the world’s largest owner and operator of live entertainment promoters and producers.

Following the sale of Live Nation, Mr. Fox was a founder and Chief Operating Officer of Core Media where he ultimately oversaw all operations of this publicly traded company, including the estate of Elvis Presley, the intellectual property rights of Muhammad Ali, American Idol (including television, records, live tours, artist management and sponsorships) and So You Think You Can Dance. Core Media was ultimately sold to Apollo Global Management in a “go private” transaction. Following the sale of Core Media, Mr. Fox became a Senior Managing Director of Eldridge Industries (a successor entity to the media assets previously controlled by Guggenheim Partners) where he focused on Eldridge’s overall strategy in the media and entertainment spaces, as well as the management of its media and entertainment investments, which included dick clark productions, Billboard Magazine and the Hollywood Reporter.

In addition, together with Activist Artist Management, Mr. Fox, is a co-manager of Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, including all of his professional endeavors.

Mr. Fox currently is currently a managing partner of a boutique cannabis fund and he operates a media and cannabis advisory business where he focuses on executive coaching, strategic planning, M&A and capital raising.

Mr. Fox is a graduate of Syracuse’s University’s SI Newhouse School of Public Communications where he was named part of the 50 Forward, acknowledging the accomplishments of 50 Newhouse Alumni in celebration of the schools 50th anniversary. Mr. Fox also a JD from Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Dean School of Law.

Prior to a career in cannabis, Kristi worked in the fine dining/hospitality industry and co-founded a wedding photography business. Taking her learnings from these industries, Kristi is the driving force behind Kiva’s customer service philosophy and has created and applied best practices across sales, distribution, and marketing. Her passion for creating a healthy regulatory environment for the industry led to her serving on the boards of several reputable cannabis trade organizations, including 9 years on the Board and a term as President for CCIA (CA Cannabis Industry Assoc.), and being a founding Board member of CCMA (CA Cannabis Manufacturer’s Assoc.).

Even as a mother of two young kids, Kristi remains committed to cannabis normalization and fostering a diverse, empowered community not only within Kiva, but outside as well. From supporting racial justice to countering LGBTQ+ discrimination, from mentoring and accelerating equity businesses to championing diverse and inclusive hiring practices, Kiva is building a legacy of action and involvement.

With her vast industry knowledge, depth of experience, and reputation for meticulous attention to detail, Laura pioneered a holistic approach to providing business and legal services, partnering with her clients to navigate the complexities and challenges, unique to highly regulated industries. Laura represents individuals as well as private and public companies, providing advice and guidance at every stage of development, from applications and start up, through operations, to continued growth, expansion, and exit. She has amassed unparalleled real-world experience, serving clients both on a national and international level, closing transactions valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

As a highly regarded entrepreneur, business attorney and cannabis law expert, Laura has been honored in “Top 100 Attorneys in Arizona” by AZ BIG Media, “Women Leaders of the Cannabis Industry” by Authority Magazine and “30 Most Powerful Women in Arizona Cannabis” by AZ Big Media. She has been quoted in prominent national media outlets, including Forbes, Bloomberg, Benzinga and O Magazine just to name a few. Laura has also been featured as a cannabis expert in Marijuana Business Daily, Marijuana Venture, Cannabis Industry Journal, mg Magazine, DOPE Magazine, Green Entrepreneur, Arizona Attorney Magazine, Denver Post, Arizona Republic, Arizona Business Magazine, Phoenix Business Journal and numerous otherindustry and traditional media sources. Mostrecently Laura was named a “Trendsetterto Know” by Arizona Foothills Magazine.

In her other role as partner and principal at Apparatus, a General Benefit Corporation, Leili
directs the award-winning women-owned, women-run public affairs firm with a mission-level commitment to advancing a fairer economy and a more just society.
Leili earned her B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and her J.D.
from University of Minnesota Law School.

Seeing the opportunity in a then-nascent industry, Liz co-founded BDSA in 2015 with Roy Bingham. They have since grown the company into the most cited data and analytics provider for the cannabis industry. Liz is a frequent presenter and well-regarded cannabinoid industry expert. Her work can be seen, heard and read through the numerous industry presentations, webinars, articles, white papers and trend pieces she has delivered over the years.
Liz is from Columbus, Ohio, and is an alumna of University of Colorado Boulder.

Prior to her current role, Luna was the VP of Business Development at Ispire, where she played a key role in the company's growth and success.

With over a decade of experience in the "Cannabiz," Luna was named as one of the "Top 100 women in Cannabis" by Green Entrepreneur for her vital role building some of California's most successful cannabis brands (like Jetty Extracts and Click Spray), helping establish them as category leaders.

A Bay Area native, she holds a Master's degree from USF and a BA in Social Justice from UCSC, combining education and field experience to provide a unique perspective on the intersection of business & purpose.

In recognition of her impact on drug policy and advocacy for social equity initiatives, Luna was named "Cannabis Culture Advocate of the Year" in 2021 by the Cannabis Chamber of Commerce and "Best Activist" by the 2023 CA Cannabis Awards, for her instrumental work in advancing local decriminalization & social equity measures.

As an internationally recognized industry expert, Luna is frequently featured as a panelist, speaker, and moderator at B2B events, on podcasts, and at consumer expos.

Luna is a moderator for the Emerald Cup Haravest Ball Speaker Series, Hall of Flowers Podcast guest, judge for the esteemed awards competitions "The Emerald Cup," & Mila the Hash Queen's "Dab-a-Doo."

Luna's passion for the plant and its people as a lifelong advocate for cannabis has led her to nurture the stability and success of widely-recognized legacy brands, spearheading their social responsibility actions, and nourishing their brand loyalty.

Luna's roots in community activism anchor her to a higher purpose, with a rich historical perspective, and an expansive professional network of sophisticated, trusted operators that folks can rely on. Through her work, Luna's made a significant impact on the space as a powerful female voice for justice, and continues to be an influential, driving force for positive change.

Meg has worked with a wide range of products, brands, and partners in the retail sector including cannabis, garden centers, fashion, food and beverage service and more. She has had the pleasure of working with both small and large-scale cannabis companies including Columbia Care, Trulieve, Green Thumb Industries and more. Managing visual projects, planning and implementing strategic initiatives, training workshops and marketing plans, Meg sets high expectations for herself and treats each project that comes her way with great respect and dedication. Meg has been recognized as one of design:retail Magazine’s 40 under 40, an award bestowed upon up-and-coming leaders in the retail industry. Her love for consistency and storytelling, along with persistent demand for customer satisfaction drives her to create lasting brand experiences and activations, making her an invaluable member of the retail and visual merchandising community.

In Richards current role as Chief Retail Officer at Sozo Health Co & Heritage Farms he is responsible for driving an aggressive brand market expansion while overseeing retail, wholesale, retail operations, buying, planning, and marketing.

Robin has spent 15 years advocating on cannabis reform issues. She is the
former executive director of the National Patient Rights Association where she
helped medical marijuana patients advocate for state laws that ensure safe
access to medicine. This includes the passage of the Medical Marijuana Facilities
Licensing Act and laws allowing for marijuana-infused products to be sold by
MMFLA licensees.

In 2018, Robin served as the finance director for the Coalition to Regulate
Marijuana Like Alcohol, the organization that led the Proposal 1 campaign to
legalize adult-use cannabis for Michigan adults 21 years and older.

Stacey earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Delaware and received the Accredited in Business Valuation and Certified in Financial Forensics designations from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Certified Valuation Analyst credential from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). Stacey is past chair of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants’ Cannabis Industry Group and Treasurer of the South Jersey Collaborative Divorce Professionals Group. She has served on numerous committees, including those of the AICPA, NACVA, NACVA – New Jersey, and New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, as well as being a published author on topics related to valuation, economic damages, family law, and the cannabis industry. She is a contributor to the New Jersey Cannabis Insider.