“I joined the NHCC because it’s important for me to know that my demographic and its constituents are being represented at the forefront of the cannabis industry. Furthermore, I’d love to know that my expertise could somehow help the evolution of the...
“As the cannabis industry matures, it is imperative the industry includes everyone. The National Hispanic Cannabis Council provides a coordinated strategy to create a platform of cannabis research, advocacy, and education for Latinx and Hispanic...
“Having the opportunity to help found the NHCC board is vital to the ever-evolving cannabis landscape. As Latin Americans confront the stigma of cannabis, understand the roots of prohibition, and see the detrimental effects of the war against marijuana, having a...
“It is an honor to be a part of this selective group of Members in launching this National Hispanic Cannabis Council. I have been working in the Cannabis space for the last 7 years in order to find cures for diseases. Unfortunately for those believers in the plant,...
“I believe there is a tremendous opportunity to educate the Hispanic consumer on the benefits of cannabis while changing the social and political barriers that have denied information and access to this very important and growing community.” Mr. Velasquez...
“Since the company’s foundation in a majority-minority community in Florida, Trulieve has embraced diversity, equity and inclusion as core values of who we are. As Trulieve and the cannabis industry continues to grow, we believe we have a responsibility to help shape...
I want to participate in the NHCC to be part of creating solutions, knowledge, and space for the Hispanic community in Cannabis. Growing up my father (who only came to this country in his late 20’s) helped hundreds of other Hispanic families with getting the...
“I think the NHCC is extremely important due to the underrepresentation of the Hispanic/Latino community in the legal cannabis industry. It is crucial that the Hispanic and Latino communities become educated about the benefits of cannabis and ways in which they can...
Jose J. Hidalgo is a visionary cannabis entrepreneur and thought leader with over two decades of experience in the diversified financial services industry. As the founder and CEO of Flora & Forge LLC, he is committed to solving the biggest challenge facing the...
“Until joining Vicente Sederberg LLP, I was not familiar with the many benefits of cannabis legalization or the negative consequences of prohibition. For the majority of my life, I was actually against legalization. Since working for VS, my eyes have opened wide...
