Shanita Penny
SVP Public Affairs, Forbes Tate Partners; Former President, MCBA
Social Equity
Speaker
DC, US
About Shanita Penny
Shanita Penny is SVP of Public Affairs at Forbes Tate Partners, where she leads cannabis policy practice. She co-founded DocHouse, acquired by Ayr Wellness in 2020. As President of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, she led the inaugural Congressional Black Caucus Cannabis Lobby Day.
She has testified before the U.S. Congress on cannabis policy and serves as Senior Advisor to CPEAR.
Notable Credentials
- SVP Public Affairs, Forbes Tate Partners
- Former President, MCBA
- Co-Founder, DocHouse (acquired by Ayr Wellness, 2020)
- Senior Advisor, CPEAR
- MBA, University of Baltimore & Towson University
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Speaking History
Has appeared at:
NCIA Cannabis Industry Lobby Days 2019 MJBizCon 2018 Cannabis Sustainability Symposium
Quick Info
Role
SVP Public Affairs, Forbes Tate Partners; Former President, MCBA
Topic Area
Social Equity
Location
DC, US
Type
Speaker