Marcus Harcus is a writer, community organizer, and social entrepreneur with over twenty years of experience in advocacy, lobbying, and coalition building across youth development, housing, education, and drug policy reform. After nine years of sustained advocacy, he helped legalize adult-use cannabis in Minnesota. A co-founder of MN Cannabis College and former executive director of MN NORML, Marcus combines policy expertise with deep community engagement to help build power, healing, and freedom.

Tanner Berris is a co-founder of Minnesota Cannabis College with a background in government regulation and employment education. He has supported the college's mission since its founding in 2020, helping shape its educational programs and community impact. He currently serves as Director of Operations for Superior Molecular, a Minnesota cannabis company, where he applies his regulatory and operational expertise to advance the state's growing adult-use cannabis industry.

Clemon Dabney, PhD, is a cannabis geneticist and entrepreneur based in Minnesota. He earned his PhD at the University of Minnesota studying cannabis molecular genetics and genomics, and holds an M.S. in Plant Breeding and Molecular Genetics. He is CEO of Doctor Dabs Corporation, a hemp company transitioning into Minnesota's adult-use market, and a contributing columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune's Strib Voices section, covering all things Minnesota cannabis.

Alysha Bellamy is the founder and CEO of Herbs and Herbs, a Minneapolis-based micro cannabis company blending craft cultivation, herbal wisdom, and culinary artistry. With 28 years as a chef, she creates elixirs, candies, and herbal products that pair cannabis with plants like spirulina and lavender. She also serves as Equity Outreach Director at Minnesota Cannabis College, championing education and workforce development for underrepresented communities across the state.

Board Secretary supports Minnesota Cannabis College's governance by recording and distributing meeting minutes, maintaining official records, and ensuring timely notice of board meetings. This role partners with the Board Chair to manage agendas, track action items, and uphold bylaws and compliance documents. Ideal candidates bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for cannabis education, equity, and community-centered advocacy in Minnesota's evolving cannabis industry.

Natasha Givens is a multidisciplinary creative director, entrepreneur, and cannabis professional with over 15 years of experience in brand development, strategic marketing, and community-centered business growth. She is the founder of NattyKake Artisan Edibles, a woman-owned, small-batch culinary brand in the cannabis space. As a board member, she brings expertise in branding, consumer education, and ethical market development, with a strong commitment to equity, access, and inclusion.

Kennis Littleton is a self-taught entrepreneur, restorative justice advocate, and graduate of Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge. Shaped by personal adversity and the loss of his brother to a heroin overdose, he brings purpose and compassion to his work. He is CEO of Canna Gemz LLC, a Minnesota cannabis microbusiness, and former owner of Venture North Bikes. As a husband and father, he champions equity and opportunity in cannabis.