Dr. Chanda Macias

Dr. Chanda Macias

CEO, National Holistic Healthcare / Women Grow

Social Equity Speaker US

About Dr. Chanda Macias

Dr. Chanda Macias is a pioneering force in the cannabis industry. In 2015, she became the first Black woman to own and operate a medical cannabis dispensary in the United States when she launched National Holistic Healing Center in Washington, D.C.

As CEO of Women Grow since 2018, she leads the largest global network of women in cannabis and hemp, impacting over 50,000 entrepreneurs. She also serves as co-Vice Chair of the National Cannabis Roundtable Board.

Notable Credentials

  • PhD in Cellular Biology, Howard University
  • MBA in Supply Chain Management, Rutgers University
  • First Black woman medical cannabis operator in the U.S. (2015)
  • CEO & Chairwoman, Women Grow
  • Co-Vice Chair, National Cannabis Roundtable Board

Speaking History

Has appeared at:

Benzinga CWCBExpo

Quick Info

Role CEO, National Holistic Healthcare / Women Grow
Topic Area Social Equity
Location US
Type Speaker