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Our Team

A plan is just words on the page until you have a group of people to bring it to life. Here, meet the drivers of our mission to help the cannabis industry grow.

Bobby McLeod

Founder / Chairman

Bobby has a long history of working with business and community organizations, as founder of the University of Maryland's Black Student Union, Senior Principal of a national consulting firm serving marginalized groups, Senior Executive at the US Department of Commerce Office of Minority Business Enterprise, founder of the first Certified African-American regional spring water bottling business, and founder and CEO of HomeGrower Residential Self-Service Cannabis Cultivation and Storage Facility.

Ivan Brandon

Executive Director

Ivan has more than 30 years of experience working with non-profit organizations. He served as a media and political consultant for the National Fuel Funds Network, a journalist at the Washington Post, and is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists' Hall of Fame.

Gingie McLeod

Digital Marketing

Gingie is a seasoned e-commerce and digital marketing strategist, renowned for her expertise in online branding and customer outreach. Her commitment to community outreach is complemented by her skill optimizing digital platforms for maximum engagement and impact.

Raina McLeod

Development Coordinator

Raina is a skilled storyteller and strategist with a background in media, product design, and marketing. She's held roles such as Lifestyle and Culture Editor at Miami New Times and Marketing Director for a boutique cannabis company, where she combined creativity with a collaborative spirit to drive impactful results.

Impact

There's so much to get done in the cannabis industry, here's why we're so committed to spreading the word.

24% of
Cannabis Execs

identify as Black or Latin American

39% of those execs are women

as of 2023.

440,445 full-time jobs

in the legal cannabis industry. And growing!

70% of Americans support legal cannabis

Statistics show this number only goes up as time goes on

Legacy Matters

The collective experience of our decision makers spans decades across many industries, but one thread connects us: belief in the transformative power of opportunity. We are driven by the fact that one chance can lead to a brand new life.    

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