Alex is a part of Weedmaps’ Government Relations team on the East Coast, where he works to engage with government officials and other key stakeholders to drive forward cannabis legalization and reform to states. Prior to joining Weedmaps, Alex worked for several years at a top lobbying firm in New York City, in addition to experience in government and on political campaigns. Alex is an avid sports fan and enjoys exploring different communities via their culinary scene.

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, coalition 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.

Declan joined Weedmaps to support and grow the Government Relations efforts on the East Coast, in the Midwest and in Emerging Markets. He gained invaluable experience in government relations and operations both as a private attorney advocating for change at the legislative and executive levels of state government and then as a senior leader of a state agency tasked with critical, time-sensitive missions. All of this followed his time spent serving as a prosecutor where he gained first-hand knowledge of how and why laws are enforced as well as service as an officer in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, where he continues to occasionally don the uniform as a reservist. Declan is a proud resident of the Chicago area and is firm in his belief that ketchup should never be the only condiment on a hot dog.

John Connor Cleveland is a member of Weedmaps’ government relations team on the West Coast, where he supports the company’s legislative and regulatory priorities across ten states. John brings more than a decade of experience in federal and state government, public affairs and the non-profit sector, including four years as director of policy and external communications for the governor of South Carolina. John is an avid skier, reader, writer and live music enthusiast. He lives in Sonoma County, California, with his fiancee, Allison, and his dog, Leo.

Justin Pressfield has over 15 years of experience working in government and media relations on complex policy and electoral matters at the federal, state and local levels. He focuses efforts on opening new markets and expanding existing markets through legislative, regulatory and initiative processes. Justin believes in comprehensive approaches marrying public relations, public affairs and direct engagement at grassroots and grasstops levels. He’s a weekend warrior (but that is too strong a word) who loves exploring the mountains near his home in Northern California with his wife and two sons. If I am not lost in the Sierra Nevada range, he’s usually found on some local baseball field coaching his kids.

As the Policy Communications Associate Kamry assists in the development, editing, and execution of all external communications for WM Policy including but not limited to articles, op-eds, and fact sheets. Kamry also develops and manages content across all WM Policy social media platforms including Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Kamry is an alumna of the University of California, Los Angeles, and is currently completing her Master of Public Administration at the University of Southern California.

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.

Mike is a Government Relations Intern and current third year law student with a passion for equitable cannabis policy and retroactive justice. He is a former U.S. Marine who deployed twice to Iraq. Prior to law school, he served as a congressional staffer for U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for four years. He lives in Brooklyn, NY with his two dogs, Charlie and Chloe.

As a Government Relations Associate, Rebeca works with the international markets team, where she brings invaluable experience in U.S-Mexico relations, the Mexican federal government, and public diplomacy. She also works with the corporate social impact team, where she supports to drive forward the company’s social equity initiatives. Prior to joining Weedmaps, Rebeca worked at the Embassy of Mexico in Washington, D.C. and the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles, where she currently lives. Inside and outside of Weedmaps, Rebeca enjoys being involved in leadership positions with groups and organizations that serve women and the Latinx / Hispanic communities within the cannabis space. Rebeca was born and raised right at the Mexico-U.S. border in Mexicali, Baja California, a place that awakened her love for traveling, gastronomy, music, and nature.

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.

Tiffany Ingram has over 15 years of dedicated experience in regulatory law and government relations with a specialization in energy and cannabis policy. Most recently she served as the Deputy Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer for Policy and Legislation for the State of Illinois. As Deputy she focused on implemention of the recently passed adult use cannabis law and promoted policies to expand access and remove barriers to the cannabis industry. She has served in various capacities in the government and private sectors. She has served as the legal advisor to the Chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission, legislative counsel for the City of Chicago Mayor’s Office under the Daley Administration and the Midwest Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Defense Council. Tiffany has also practiced law in private practice where she represented public utility companies, renewable energy companies, energy trade associations in regulatory proceedings. Tiffany believes that the impossible can be made possible with a team bonded by trust and dedication to advance a common cause. She lives in Chicago with her loving husband and two children, Alexander and Rilee.

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.