5 of the most influential women in Arizona cannabis industry

Following the passing of Proposition 207 in November, which legalized recreational use and sales of marijuana in Arizona for adults ages 21 and up, the demand for and interest in cannabis grew exponentially. At the forefront of the Arizona cannabis industry are many women who use innovative ideas and approaches to succeed in the industry. Here are five of the most influential women who run the Arizona cannabis industry.

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Laura Bianchi

Partner // Bianchi & Brandt

Like many other industries, cannabis is typically male dominated. However, Bianchi is one of the country’s foremost experts on cannabis law, business, compliance, and operations. After starting her work in the discipline with the passing of Arizona Medical Marijuana Act in 2010, she was one of the first business and corporate transactions lawyers in the country to specialize in the burgeoning legal cannabis market and provide clients with transactions in The industry represented an amount of more than 100 million US dollars.

Lilach Mazor Power

Founder and Managing Director // Giving Tree Dispensary

Power, a former sergeant in the Israeli military, owns Giving Tree, which has locations in Mesa and Phoenix. Giving Tree is also Arizona’s only female-majority pharmacy. But Power goes a step further as their team includes several women who grow cannabis for the 8-year-old cannabis company, and Giving Tree also supports local women-run businesses.

Greta Brandt

President // The flower shop

Brandt is a pioneer in the cannabis industry with its brands and breaks through glass ceilings for women who want to be in the industry. She is President of The Flower Shop AZ and True North of Utah, which jointly operate five medical marijuana dispensaries, four cultivation and processing facilities in Arizona and Utah. Brandt works with all Arizona and Utah regulators and serves as the industry attorney.

Marvina Thomas

CEO // 420 Skin Care and 420 Medibles

The former nurse has been researching the many health benefits of cannabis for herself over the past few years. Thomas started her canna business trip and learned how to make soap by mixing CBD oil with beautifying Egyptian ingredients. Thomas later created THC treats to help others heal naturally without opioids. The social entrepreneur directs a percentage of her profit to fighting addiction and homelessness and is the founder and CEO of Start Living Recovery Home.

Sara Gullickson

CEO and Founder // The Cannabis Business Advisors

Gullickson is an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate dealmaker with decades of experience building and scaling businesses. At 27, she founded her first cannabis advisory group – Dispensary Permits in Phoenix – and sold them to a publicly traded company eight years later. She has advised internationally and over a dozen state cannabis markets and has received numerous awards. Gullickson thrives in an unconventional business landscape and is passionate about getting women into leadership positions.