Brian leads Weedmaps’ Western Region team, which oversees the company’s political, campaign and regulatory policy engagement in 12 states. After nearly a decade advocating for the rights of state and local government workers represented by AFSCME, the nation’s largest public employee union, Brian brought his considerable campaign, policy and political fundraising experience to Weedmaps’ fight to create a more diverse and equitable cannabis marketplace in 2020. Brian is an avid guitarist with a mild addiction to high intensity workouts.

Bridget offers 15 years concentrated experience working on government relations, communications, strategy development, campaign management, and public relations at all levels of government. She is a political junkie and soccer mom.

As the first woman to join Weedmaps in 2010, Candy has been an integral force in understanding the importance of corporate social responsibility. Candy has created new divisions and programs including T.E.A.L which stands for “together for equity, access, and legalization,” has restructured and built departments, and has leveraged her relationships and networking prowess to capitalize on sponsorship opportunities that are minority and female-focused. Today, Candy manages relationships with multiple organizations across the country, develops Weedmaps social justice and social equity initiatives, and is working to incorporate more programs and partnerships to diversify the internal staff and the industry as a whole.

Cedric brings a wealth of political, policy and procedural experience to Weedmaps as Associate Vice President of Government Relations. Prior, Cedric has led Weedmaps’ Emerging Markets team, overseeing legislative, regulatory, caolition building and advocacy efforts in newly-forming marketplaces and the federal government. He also collaborated with the public policy team on research, strategy and relationship building as Director of Public Policy and Partnerships. Cedric’s prior experience includes leading the Transportation Security Subcommittee in the US House of Representatives, as well as representing some of America’s largest corporations and prominent startups to state and local governments, largely focusing on technology and transportation. When Cedric is not gushing about his hometown (Jackson, Mississippi)… nevermind, he is always gushing over Jackson, Mississippi.

Christy has been with Weedmaps for over 5 years and provides strategic, logistical and administrative support for the Government Relations department. Managing the day to day operations and special projects for the team, she strives to ensure goals and deadlines are seamlessly met. Prior to Weedmaps, Christy worked for Mercedes Benz under Research and Development as an Operations Specialist. Her perfect weekend includes visiting Disneyland and listening to Dolly Parton.

Lizzie represents Weedmaps’ East Coast Government Relations presence. She works with government officials and industry partners to bring legalization and cannabis reform to the East Coast. Prior to joining Weedmaps, Lizzie worked on the Public Policy team at Airbnb working on community mobilization, campaign operations and eventually global policy development.

Thanh is the Grassroots/Advocacy Campaign Associate and focuses on spreading awareness of the many benefits of cannabis legalization and regulation – whether it be advocating for its medicinal use for patients, the social justice impacts it has on communities and individuals affected by its prohibition, or the untapped revenue potential it can generate for all levels of government. He joined the Weedmaps team in 2018 immediately after completing his Master’s in Public Policy and has been passionate about shifting the narrative about cannabis through government relations ever since. Thanh also holds a license from the Federal Aviation Administration to dispatch aircrafts; however, he ultimately chose to help people (instead of planes) get higher.

Tim leads Weedmaps’ grassroots campaigns nationwide, working to empower cannabis patients, consumers, and entrepreneurs to speak their truths to power and help shape laws that allow safe access and fair business opportunities. Prior to joining the Weedmaps team in 2018, he managed public affairs campaigns aimed at ending state prohibitions on sports betting and daily fantasy sports. Tim earned a master’s in political management from George Washington University and is a graduate of the University of Delaware.