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SUMMARY:IWC Second Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Women in Leadership Achieving An Equal Future in a Post-COVID-19 World\nMONDAY\, MARCH 22 – TUESDAY MARCH 23 \n  \nAs Illinois’ top cannabis community networking organization\, we’re proud to bring together cannabis communities and business leaders to celebrate both their success and Women’s History Month. The theme of our conference aligns with this year’s International Women’s Day theme Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a Post-COVID-19 World\, because we want to celebrate the efforts by women and girls around the world to shape a more equal future in the midst of recovery from the pandemic. \nAttendees will learn from cannabis business leaders who are building awareness for our industry and creating jobs to grow our local economies. \nThe conference will be hosted virtually via Zoom. You can participate in the event off any device that can run the latest version of Zoom in the application form. You will need the latest version of Zoom on your device in order to access the event. \nMONDAY\, MARCH 22 \n8 AM – 9 AM Lightning Talks Connected Opportunities for Entrepreneurs\nModerator: Kalee Hooghkirk\, Owner\, Full Spektrum Services & United Hemp Co. President\, Midwest Hemp Coalition; Board Member\, Illinois Women in Cannabis\nPanelists: \n\nRahul Khare\, MD\, CEO\, Innovative Care\nSisi Chen\, Co-Founder and Head of Research\, Illinois Craft Cannabis Association\nPayal Shah\, Founder\, Cannabis Insight Collective\nRyan Crane\, Founder & CEO\, Tempo Beverages\n\n9:10 AM Welcome Remarks And Keynote \nDina Rollman\, Co-Founder\, Illinois Women in Cannabis and Vice President\, Regulatory and Government Affairs\,  Green Thumb Industries  \nKeynote Joline Rivera\, Founder\, Kitchen Toke and Red Belly Honey  \n10 AM – 11 AM Monetizing Your Skills and Experience: Carving Out Your Space in The Cannabis Industry \nModerator: \nSilvia Rogel\, Professional Development Chair\, Illinois Women in Cannabis and Director\, Strategic Partnerships and External Affairs at The Center \nPanelists: \n\nRona Borre\, CEO\, Seed Talent & Instant Alliance\nAmy Nathan\, Founder and Executive Director\, Growmentum Lab\nKerry Jordan\, Co-Founder and Managing Partner\, Supercritical\n\n11:00 – 11:45 AM Illinois Cannabis Licensing  \nIrina Dashevsky\, Partner\, Locke Lord \n12 PM Afternoon Keynote and Closing Remarks \nWendy Berger\, Co-Founder\, Illinois Women in Cannabis and Board Member\, Green Thumb Industries  \nVanessa Bachtell\, Board Member\, Illinois Women in Cannabis and Principal\, Goldberg Kohn  \nTUESDAY\, MARCH 23 \n8 AM – 9 AM Lightning Talks Connected Opportunities for Entrepreneurs \nModerator \nGina Gault\, Marketing Committee Chair & Member Experience Chair\, Illinois Women in Cannabis and Outreach Coordinator\, RISE Dispensary \nPanelists: \n\nTiffany Woodman\, Founder and CEO\, Canna Bella Lux\nDatrianna Meeks\, Senior Product Designer\, Up In Smoke\nRachel MacKinnon\, Director\, PAVE\nMila Johnson Perez   Founder and CEO\, El Nopalito Delivery and Nopalito Creatives Inc.\n\n9:10 AM Welcome Remarks and Keynote Intro \nCarrie Armour\, Principal\, Armour Advocacy \nBoard Member\, Illinois Women in Cannabis\, Board Member\,  Medical Cannabis Research Advocacy Alliance\, Board Member\, Association of Cannabis Specialists \n9:15 AM Morning Keynote \nDanielle Perry\, Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer\, State of Illinois \n10 AM – 11 AM From Inside the Greenhouse: Plant Touching Jobs \nModerator \nBritteny Soto\, Talent Acquisition\, Ascend Wellness Holdings \nPanelists: \n\nSehyun Moon\, Acquisition Specialist\, Verano\nKatie Bell\, VP Talent Acquisition\, Cresco Labs\nAllie Hoffmann\, General Manager\, Enlightened Dispensaries\n\n11 AM SEED to Success: Community Colleges’ Role in Cannabis Workforce Development and Industry Partnerships \nPanelists:  \nAmanda Gettes\, Executive Director\, Strategic Initiatives\, Olive Harvey College \nCharlene Haymond-Busell\, Director\, Career Planning & Placement\, Olive Harvey College \n  \n11:45 Thank You and Closing Remarks\nVanessa Bachtell\, Board Member\, Illinois Women in Cannabis and Principal\, Goldberg Kohn \nIllinois Women in Cannabis is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization committed to serving\, supporting\, and advancing the careers of women connected to the regulated cannabis industry. Through education and community building\, we fulfill our mission to empower women of all ages and backgrounds to build strong relationships\, networks\, and careers in the cannabis industry. \n 
URL:https://ilwomenincannabis.org/event/iwc-second-annual-conference/2021-03-22/
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