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BREAKING NEWS: Senate Approves Funding Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana for Veterans
BREAKING NEWS: Senate Approves Funding Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana for Veterans
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Happy Monday ACR crew! We had such a great time with our virtual sesh on Thursday. Our community continues to grow and grow. Not just in size, but…
Happy Monday ACR crew! We had such a great time with our virtual sesh on Thursday. Our community continues to grow and grow. Not just in size, but…
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Best part of The Emerald Cup is cheering on your friends. 💕 I'm your ultimate hype woman. HIGH-lights from my Emerald Cup weekend: ✨️Judge✨️ my…
Best part of The Emerald Cup is cheering on your friends. 💕 I'm your ultimate hype woman. HIGH-lights from my Emerald Cup weekend: ✨️Judge✨️ my…
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Rescheduling looks to still be on track. https://lnkd.in/gwx4aXjd
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Experience
Education
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University of Washington
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Activities and Societies: Chi Psi Fraternity, Interfraternity Council, ASUW
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Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Chapter Rep - Washington County
Autism Society of Oregon
- Present 14 years 8 months
Social Services
Empowering individuals with Autism, their families and their service providers to improve the quality of their lives through support and information; increasing awareness of needs, interests, problems and solutions for people living with autism across a lifespan.
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Cabinet Member
Portland Minority Cannabis Cabinet
- Present 7 years
Economic Empowerment
The MCC was convened because Portland recognized that cannabis prohibition disproportionately affected communities of color and that the benefits of legal cannabis should be equally accessible to this same communities. Working closely with Commissioner Eudaly’s Office in over a year of meetings, the MCC presented recommendations to City Council in 2017 to ensure that Portland’s approach to cannabis is equitable, reasonable, and provides opportunity for those most affected by cannabis…
The MCC was convened because Portland recognized that cannabis prohibition disproportionately affected communities of color and that the benefits of legal cannabis should be equally accessible to this same communities. Working closely with Commissioner Eudaly’s Office in over a year of meetings, the MCC presented recommendations to City Council in 2017 to ensure that Portland’s approach to cannabis is equitable, reasonable, and provides opportunity for those most affected by cannabis prohibition.
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Steering Committee Member
Portland Cannabis Tax Allocation Steering Committee
- 7 months
Economic Empowerment
The steering committee was convened as part of a community-driven, inclusive process to allocate a portion of the 3% Portland cannabis retail tax. Recommendations reported to City Council included developing support for neighborhood small businesses, management and job training opportunities, and providing economic and educational opportunities to communities of color impacted by the war on drugs.
Organizations
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Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce
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Mark Your Calendar 🗓️ for our upcoming “Sesh With the ACR Board” that’s happening this Thursday 08/22/2024!! The theme of our conversation this…
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Go Philippines 🇵🇭 https://lnkd.in/eE2EAeud
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We’re excited to announce the opening of #Curaleaf Pensacola, #Florida, our second dispensary in the Pensacola area, 63rd in #FL and…
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