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SHANNON DEGROOMS

Shannon’s commitment to community, justice, and healing led her to co-found This is Jane Project in 2019. Shannon is a writer, community organizer, and proudly serves as the Executive Director of TIJP.

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Ronni Eloff

They/Them. Board Secretary, CITO

Engaged Advocate, Business, Career, Transformational Life Coach, and Spiritualist who thrives off Data and tech. Winner of the Women in Technology Advocate of the Year 2018. She is the Info-Tech Services Committee Chair, Volunteer Coordinator for This is Jane Project, and as their Board Secretary.

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ASYA HILL

Asya Hill has taken part in the growth of the cannabis industry since 2020, evolving from a dedicated budtender to a Manager of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) department for Curaleaf. Since 2022, she has served as a passionate board member for Illinois Women in Cannabis (IWC), bringing her extensive experience and commitment to the forefront. In her previous position as Manager of CSR she led the company’s national community impact initiatives, collaborating with various organizations to establish pathways for underserved individuals in and outside of the cannabis sector. She actively advocated for Curaleaf’s sustained support of IWC, moderating and participating in panel discussions, and engaging industry peers and community stakeholders in meaningful dialogue. After 2 years as a board member, Asya transitioned into the Executive Director of IWC, leading the organization into a new direction.

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DR. TIFFANY BOWDEN

Entrepreneur, Business Consultant and Corporate Diversity Expert, Dr. Tiffany Bowden, M.A., PH.D, is the founding President and Co-Founder of the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), and Co-Owner of Comfy Tree Enterprises. The MCBA is the first non-profit dedicated to the needs of minorities in the cannabis industry. Comfy Tree Enterprises provides business consultation to cannabis enthusiasts, start-up’s and established companies.