LaTonya Warren

When many people think about cannabis, they picture a product on a shelf or a headline about legislation. But I want to shift the lens. Behind every hemp-derived cannabinoid product — whether from a retail shop, manufacturing company, or grow facility — there are human beings. Neighbors. Parents. Veterans. Educators. Small-business owners. Healthcare professionals. These are the people building this industry — and they deserve to be seen. They Are Part of Our Communities These business owners...

Education: Building Knowledge That Empowers Education is the foundation of progress. The cannabis industry is expanding rapidly—with global revenue projected to surpass $70 billion by 2025’s end —yet many individuals still lack access to the science, safety, and professional training needed to work responsibly withing this space. Through programs like Armintia’s ACE Course , we’re changing that. Our curriculum prepares students to become Certified Cannabis Dispensary Technicians , trained in...