About The Medical Cannabis Community
A minority owned, mission-driven company working to empower people to connect and achieve their highest level of aspiration through advocacy, education and community action.
Education, Advocacy & Awareness With Purpose
The medical cannabis community is a media-based company empowering its members to achieve their highest level of aspiration through advocacy, education, and community-based action where we connect people via live interactions and real-time industry analysis. With our free website, community platforms and digital services, members receive exclusive insights from our industry experts, and dedicated media team capturing the fast-growing movement around cannabis.
Inspiring change through stories from members of our community.
OUR MISSION
We are here because we see the beginning of a new world. One where we envision medical cannabis can be respectably viewed as a first option, rather than a last resort.
Our purpose is to connect and empower people in search of relief, support, information, a better quality of life, or just a place to belong, by providing access to a wealth of education, experiences, events, and meaningful relationships.
To us, cannabis is a global human rights issue, and why we aspire to be highly regarded as a trusted resource to fight for the greater good.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Giving With Purpose
We have a mindset of service and work to help people at every chance we get along the way.
Inclusion Through Diversity
We welcome diversity and differentiating thought perspectives with mutual respect to foster an environment of community support.
Excellence through Integrity
We take pride in doing things the right way. We promote self-improvement, transparency, compliance and positive values.
Our Vision
Community is at the heart of it all. We look out for each other and help people build a better life by providing them with authentic, direct and instant access to a multi-state network of support from like-minded individuals where they can discover cannabis, share their experiences, beliefs, and learn together in a community-oriented environment rich with reliable information, education, and most importantly, real-time insights and support.
We are creating the central hub to connect the dots between cannabis, education and research, culture, technology innovation, and shared experiences.
Our people are those who believe in and embody our cause.
Are you one of them?
Abraham Villegas
Founder
Sandy Champion
Director of Culture and Legislative Affairs
Raul (Roo) Nieto
Senior Creative Manager
Penelope Hamilton
New York Outreach Manager & Health Coach
Kirsten Velasco
Illinois Media & Outreach Manager
Kelvin McCabe
Community Administrator & Legislative Analyst
Phil Cagen
Senior Film Producer
Mark Peysakhovic
Podcast Host
Jordan Asquith
Production Manager & Community Administrator
Nikki Lawley
New York Community Manager
Amna Shamim
SEO & Content Manager
Jesse Williams
Pennsylvania Community Manager
Amy Mellen
Maryland Community Manager
Aaron Shepherd
Maryland Community Manager
Jen Beedie
Maryland Community Manager
Andrew Behringer
New York Community Manager
What Makes The Medical Cannabis Community Special
The Medical Cannabis Community is a place where people from all over come to discover and think differently about the many benefits and opportunities cannabis and its industry has to offer. It is where people share stories that inspire, and give others a sense of shared purpose and camaraderie. It is where we cultivate a culture around caring, compassion, and community involvement, and it is a place where we are collectively advancing the movement and social cause for justice around cannabis through community development, market research, and educational multimedia content. Our brand is a symbol of our shared values and beliefs.
We work to establish a culture of inclusivity, support, learning, diversity, individual empowerment, and inspiration for community action. With over 20,000 members across our multi-state communities and an additional 38,000 fans across the nation, we are recognized as a top resource in education and connective engagement for patients, advocates, caregivers, doctors, state representatives, lawmakers, industry members, job seekers and more.