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
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