The Cannabis Advisory Group (CAG) recently launched with a focus on bridging the knowledge gap between government and business in a regulated cannabis markets.
The new, non-profit organization is led by Jackie Cornell, chief of policy and health innovations at cannabis company 1906, and Jacqueline Ferraro, VP of business development for Full Steam Staffing.
The group’s goal is to provide education and guidance on legislative and regulatory best practices for implementing and fostering successful adult-use and medicinal cannabis markets in expanding states, particularly at the local level.
The organization will initially direct efforts toward stakeholders in New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region.
The Backstory
CAG grew out of conversations between Cornell, a former Principal Deputy Commissioner for the NJ Department of Helath, and Ferraro about the need for improved education and communication about cannabis regulation between government agencies and the private sector.
Until recently, Ferraro served as an advisor to the New Jersey Cannabis Industry Association, during a time of significant growth in the New Jersey medicinal cannabis market.
Cornell, with nearly two decades of government, healthcare and advocacy experience, founded CAG in part to unite former regulators in one of the most complex and nuanced regulated industries…
