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Rachel Vandenburg

Rachel Vandenburg

The Travel Leader

Rachel Vandenberg is a hotel owner and leadership coach. She has been co-owner of the Sun & Ski Inn and Suites, Stowe Bowl and Stowe Golf Park in Stowe, Vermont since 2012 and served as General Manager until 2023. In addition to her responsibilities as hotel owner, Rachel is the founder of The Travel Leader, a leadership content and coaching company.

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Amy Wald

Amy Wald

Founder & President, Greenluxe

Amy Wald stands at the forefront of change as the Founder and President of Greenluxe a full-service Sustainable Hospitality Consultancy. A sought-after speaker and authority in Sustainable Hospitality, her academic credentials span degrees in Sustainable Business and Wildlife Management.

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Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith

Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics

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Dr. Lara Wilken, DNP, RN

Dr. Lara Wilken, DNP, RN

Assistant Clinical Professor, Bowling Green State University

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Tracy McGinley

Tracy McGinley

Professor, Bowling Green State University - Fireland College

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Tim Johnson

Tim Johnson

Founder, Cannabis Safety First

Tim is a United States Air Force Veteran and retired Law Enforcement Officer. Upon leaving the military he received his degree in Applied Science Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice. In 1993 Tim received his certification from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy and after 20 years of service he retired. During his tenure he worked with various task force units from federal to local drug interdiction and high profile subject protection security services.

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[Duplicate] Tim Johnson

[Duplicate] Tim Johnson

Founder, Cannabis Safety First

Tim is a United States Air Force Veteran and retired Law Enforcement Officer. Upon leaving the military he received his degree in Applied Science Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice. In 1993 Tim received his certification from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy and after 20 years of service he retired. During his tenure he worked with various task force units from federal to local drug interdiction and high profile subject protection security services. Tim found experience in many fields as a field training officer, hostage negotiator, critical incident team, investigations, community relations and defensive tactics Instructor. Tim earned state certifications as a train the trainer in crime prevention, personal safety, business security and for safe school programs developing and implementing many of his own safety programs into the local school districts and the business community. After retirement, Tim created his company Cannabis Safety First and began consulting services in safety packaging, facility security, safety training methodologies and educational awareness programs in the growing cannabis industry.

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Juanita Brent

Juanita Brent

District 22 State Representative

Representative Brent is a dedicated advocate for justice and equity, having authored Ohio's Driver’s License Reinstatement Fee Debt Reduction Program, which became law in 2020, helping thousands of Ohioans regain their driving privileges. She serves as the Ranking Member of the Agriculture Committee and holds leadership roles in several other key committees. As First Vice President of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, Brent champions legislation on issues like cannabis reform, natural hair protections, kinship care rights, and voting rights. Her previous work in community development continues to shape her legislative efforts.

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Lenny Berry

Lenny Berry

Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit

Lenny Berry, founder of the Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit, has dedicated the past several years to connecting cannabis producers and consumers.

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Emilie Ramach

Emilie Ramach

VP of Business Development, Beneleaves Processing

Emilie has spent the majority of her professional career in the medical cannabis industry. She has been involved with various political campaigns & committees, panelist speakers, patient education, dispensary management & marketing, cultivation & processing of the cannabis plant, and legislative policy discussions.

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