Business Department

Alex Goldstein

Alex Goldstein

Alex Goldstein Alex Goldstein holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from York University in Toronto, ON, Canada. In 2013 Alex attained the Certified Protection Professional Designation (CPP) from the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), and in 2015 the...

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Tara Bonhorst

Tara Bonhorst

Tara is a managing partner of Cougar Acres Consulting, a firm that helps clients in the cannabis industry develop science and ethics-based business strategies for long-term success. She is an astute market observer and has more than 10 years of experience performing...

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Stuart Watts

Stuart Watts

Stuart Watts Stuart Watts was born and raised in San Francisco, and is a 5th generation San Franciscan. After working in hospitality for years, Stuart started his first company SF Native Tours in 2014, which has now been the #1 walking & food tour in SF going on 3...

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Mitchell Colbert

Mitchell Colbert

Mitchell Colbert Mitchell Colbert has been a cannabis legalization advocate since he was busted for possession at 19 and saw the waste and racism inherent in the system firsthand. He used his privilege to fight for drug policy reform and cannabis legalization, working...

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Stefanie Gangano, Ph.D.

Stefanie Gangano, Ph.D.

Dr. Stephanie Gangano holds a doctorate in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Florida. She serves as Co-Chair of OU’s Extractions & Manufacturing department, and has been working professionally for more than 25 years in both the laboratory and manufacturing sectors of the cannabis industry.

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