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Panel Discussion on Patient Protections

Panel Discussion on Patient Protections Fearturing Daniel Anthony – Farmer, Activist, Teacher, and Founder Hui Aloha ʻAina Momona, Rusty Tapp – Agriculturalist, Cannabis farmer Founder Kama’aina Gold, Me Fuimaono-Poe – Malie Cannabis Clinic Family Nurse Practitioner, Jason Matthys – Founder Equilibrium Genetics, and Kim Coco Iwamoto – Candidate for State Representative District 25

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Voices from the planet

Hawaii Cannabis Expo presenting Speakers 2024

One of the key focuses of the Hawaii Cannabis Expo is to educate the public on the benefits of the cannabis plant and how to access it as a registered patient. The event serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, fostering open discussions, and promoting awareness around the therapeutic potential of cannabis. This year, we …

Dr. Thomas Cook

Adverse Reactions To Cannabis And How To Predict And Manage Them Dr. Thomas Cook, originally from Naples, Florida, is a board certified psychiatrist here in Hawaii. Graduating in 2009 from the Feinberg School of Medicine, at Northwestern University, Dr. Cook completed his internship year in internal medicine at the University of Hawaii and residency in …

Me Fuimaono-Poe

State Director; Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) Me Fuimaono-Poe is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in acute care and outpatient settings. In 2016 she opened the first nurse-led cannabis clinic in Hawaii. Since then, she has certified thousands of patients and created individualized dosing plans based on symptoms and current …

Boris Kogon

Bizzybee President and Founder, Boris Kogon, is widely recognized as being one of the most innovative extraction equipment designers in the cannabis industry. In 2014, driven by a lifelong love of science and cannabis, and the desire to produce hydrocarbon extracts, Boris aimed to design an extraction system that suited his own need for a …

Lexis Shontz

Top shelf extraction supply and tech With vision, determination, and hard work, Lexis Shontz has been servicing the cannabis industry with high quality ancillary products for over 20 years. In 2016, Lexis founded Solvent Direct, a company focused on the innovation and development of high purity lab supplies engineered specifically for the cannabis extraction industry. …

Stacey Theis

“Bringing Light, While Bringing Them Home” Freedom Grow Stacey Theis Stacey Theis (Shepherd) is an Oaksterdam University’s 2011 Valedictorian and the niece of Gary Shepherd, a Purple Heart Vietnam Veteran killed by law enforcement in 1993 over 12 cannabis plants. Her disabled Uncle chose cannabis over prescribed pills 30 years ago and it cost him …

Shannon Walters

LightSky Farms Founder Shannon Walters is the founder of LightSky Farms, a Michigan cannabis brand that has received over 35 High Times Cannabis Awards–including two in 2021. Shannon was s semi-pro skateboarded and snowboard who suffered numerous broken bones and injuries leading to an addition to opiates. Cannabis saved his life. He is also an …

B. Le Grand

Managing Female Pain with Natural Medicine: Cannabis & Other Herbs Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, B. Le Grand is a self-made businesswoman who began running her own graphic and web design firm when she was 16 years old. She graduated high school early and went to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco …

Bob Hoban

Chair; Clark Hill AmLaw Cannabis Industry Group The emergence of plant based medicines and a snapshot into the current legal and regulatory environment around the US The policy and commercial cornerstones of a well regulated and successful cannabis marketplace Bob Hoban sits at the center of the world’s largest commercial cannabis industry network; a cannabis …

Kirk Reid aka Captain Kirk

Cooking Demonstration with Magical Butter Captain Kirk Reid owner of Captain Kirk’s Edibles is a patient first and an edible chef second. Currently residing in Oklahoma, he started his edible journey in Ann Arbor Mi back in 2008. Kirk helped open the first dispensary east of Colorado where he put out the first edibles to …

Piper Lovemore

Mother, MidWife and Vanguard Piper Lovemore. Inspired by the concept of birth as a catalyst for personal growth and transformation, she has enjoyed a passion-fueled career in the birth arts, and supported hundreds of families as a birth educator, doula, and midwife. Driven by the insight gained through her own holistic birth experiences, she has …

Abby Amirdash

Pakaloha Care Abby Amirdash is a geriatric and acute care nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience serving multiple roles as a clinician, administrator and educator. Born and raised in Beirut-Lebanon, Abby received her undergraduate degree there and in 2013 he graduated as an Adult geriatric acute care nurse practitioner from Texas Women’s University. …

Dr. Carolyn Candido, MD

Hawaii Natural; Medicine Carolyn Candido MD was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She received her medical degree from University of California, Davis and completed her Family medicine residency at University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. She was the winner of the Weil Foundation Grant to start the Integrative Medicine track for …

Joseph Cerecedes

Indigenous; Natural Healing Medical Mycology, Engineering Advanced Hydrogen Plasma Systems Joseph Cerecedes is an indigenous international Native American world speaker who has spent decades working with intertribal communities to bring clean water technologies to them. He is a certified student of Paul Stamets (Fungi Perfecti Labs) and Dr. John Holiday (Aloha Medicinals). His work includes …

Wendy Gibson-Viviani

Wendy Gibson-Viviani R.N./BSN is an active member of the American Cannabis Nurses Association and the Cannabis Nurses Network (ACNA and CNN) and has previously been a field organizer for the Medical Cannabis Coalition and Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii. Wendy is currently a part of the Dual Use Task Force, which has been convened to …

Vaedynn Erlandson “How to grow bigger buds”

Advanced Nutrients Vaedynn Erlandson from Advanced Nutrients is a one of a kind weed-ucator. With his finger pressed firmly to the beat of the industry, Vaedynn travelled the country extensively to master the secrets of the art of horticulture. Having been with Advanced Nutrients for over 7 years, he’s helped thousands of other growers maximize …

Mary Lynn Mathre “Patients Out of Time”

Mary Lynn Mathre, RN, MSN, CARN, is the President and Co-founder of Patients Out of Time, a national non-profit dedicated to educating health care professionals and the public about the therapeutic use of cannabis. Mary began her nursing career in the US Navy Nurse Corps until 1979. Her specialty was medical surgical nursing until she …

Stuart Smith “State of Cannabis Extractions”

We have spent years seeking treatments both conventional and non-conventional for Ellen’s rare condition. While better pain management is the immediate goal of this web site, the ultimate goal is emotional and yes, spiritual renewal. Without effective pain management, chronic pain sufferers often lose hope and any sense of meaning and dignity in their lives. …

Dr. Joe Goldstrich “Treating Cancer with Cannabis”

Joe D. Goldstrich, MD, FACC is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology and clinical lipidology. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians. Dr. Goldstrich graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has held academic and teaching appointments at three medical schools. He is the author …

Martin A. Lee

Martin A. Lee is the co-founder and director of Project CBD and the author of several books, including Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana–Medical, Recreational and Scientific, which received the American Botanical Council’s James A. Duke Award for Excellence in Botanical Literature. Named by High Times as one of the 100 most influential people in cannabis, he is …

Ed Rosenthal

“Different forms of Cannabis Consumption” Ed Rosenthal is the world’s leading expert on the cultivation of marijuana. In his more than forty years as the “guru of ganja,” he has written or edited more than a dozen books about marijuana cultivation and social policy that cumulatively have sold over two million copies. His “Ask Ed”® …

Dani Fontaine

“Colorado Hemp Project” In January 2009, Dani started an all-organic edible company, Tastee Yummees, which quickly expanded to being in over 300 shops statewide. By mid-2011, Dani had taken over the majority of the company and teamed up with Cheeba Chews. Together they made a sister company based off of Dani’s hard candy menu, which …

Constance Finley “Whole Plant / Healthy Plant”

“Whole Plant/Healthy Planet” Constance Finley is founder and CEO of Constance Therapeutics, a California Proposition 215 compliant medical cannabis collective inspired by her personal experience with medical cannabis as a means to manage symptoms caused by a rare autoimmune disease. At the forefront of Whole Medicine, Constance Therapeutics works alongside healthcare professionals to provide patients …

Wendy Gibson “Medical Use of Marijuana Program in Hawaii”

“The Medical Use of Marijuana Program in Hawaii ~ How can you become a card carrying patient” Wendy Gibson is a Field Organizer with the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii and a Registered Nurse. She has worked in the health care field for over 30 years and is striving to promote the use of alternative …

Steve Sakala “How A Sustainable Hemp Industry Can Revitalize Hawaii Agriculture”

Steve Sakala Co-founder and CEO Mana Artisan Botanics; Owner – Honaunau Farm. “Not all Hemp is Created Equal – How A Sustainable Hemp Industry Can Revitalize Hawaii Agriculture” The demand for hemp products is rapidly increasing, however, there is still limited supply of U.S.-grown hemp. Given the upcoming availability of Hawaii Hemp permits, many farmers …

Kirk Reid “Techniques of dry ice extraction and reasons why”

Kirk Reid aka “Captain Kirk” Founder/Owner – Captain Kirk’s Edibles Today on the Grow Show Kyle Kushman is joined by Kirk Reid aka “Captain Kirk,” Founder/Owner of Captain Kirk’s Edibles. Captain Kirk’s Edibles is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Now a three-time Cannabis Cup winner, Kirk’s journey into the edibles field began like so many others… out of necessity. Suffering from …

Dan Lubkeman “Some Things To Know Before You Grow”

Dan Lubkeman President – Hydroponic Society of America “Some Things To Know Before You Grow” Thinking about growing cannabis at home? Before spending money on this new venture, come and listen to a 30-year industry expert sharing some things, for first-time growers to consider, to save time and money in the long run. Dan Lubkeman …

Mara Gordon “CBD Delivery Methods”

Mara Gordon Co‐founder – Aunt Zelda’s, Calla Spring Wellness, Zelda Therapeutic; developer – CDRMed. “Delivery Methods” “Medical Application of Cannabinoids and Terpenes for Chronic Illnesses” Mara Gordon specializes in the development of cannabis extract treatment protocols for seriously ill patients in California. She is the co-founder of Aunt Zelda’s and Zelda Therapeutics. Prior to Aunt …

Dr. Cristina Sánchez “Cannabis and Cancer: Scientific Answers and Warning Calls”

Dr. Cristina Sánchez Assistant Professor – Complutense University, Madrid Spain. “Cannabis and Cancer: Scientific Answers and Warning Calls” Increasing number of patients are turning to cannabis in search of complementary or alternative therapeutic options for cancer, either to alleviate the side effects of their anticancer therapies or to get anti-tumor responses. Unfortunately, and in parallel, …