Founding Directors
Rezwan Khan
DNA Genetics
Rezwan Khan, J.D. is the President of DNA Genetics, the most recognizable and award-winning cannabis company in the world, and co-Founder of seedleSs, the first cannabis marketing firm, incubating many of the top brands in the industry. “Rez” is one of the most widely-respected voices within the world-wide cannabis community with decades of experience in the issues facing international and emerging cannabis marketplaces, and is a leading expert on national and international comparative cannabis law and regulatory compliance.
Will Senn
Urbn Leaf
Will Senn is one of the most experienced policy and business voices in the cannabis community, having pioneered successful businesses and coalitions as the Founder of Urbn Leaf, a vertically integrated Cannabis company with operations in California and Nevada, Co-Founder and Vice President of Floris Capital Management, and the Co-Founder of the United Medical Marijuana Coalition.
Sam Rodriguez
Central Coast Agriculture (Raw Garden)
Sam Rodriguez has over a decade of experience in public policy at the national and state levels. He previously served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for the United Food and Commercial Workers Western State’s Council (UFCW) where he spearheaded landmark workplace and environmental legislation protecting grocery workers, elimination of plastic bags, and was integral in drafting and advocating for regulations in both medical and adult-use Cannabis in the state of California. It was Sam’s early efforts to collaborate with local government (CA cities), law enforcement (police chiefs), and Cannabis industry leaders (CCIA) that led to the development of a ‘Policy and Regulatory Framework’ allowing for the issuance of a diverse set of licenses for commercial cannabis in the California market. Prior to UFCW, Sam was the California State Director for Government Affairs for Comcast. As the California Director, he successfully pursued a policy agenda that provided an economic platform to help stabilize the workforce and continue new investments in technology to foster growth in a highly competitive market. He has excelled in developing new programs and managing complex systems that enhance access and availability to economically disadvantaged communities. During his tenure at the U.S. Department of Energy, he developed a Community College Science Institute, the first of its kind and received recognition from the Harvard School of Government for Innovation. He was also editor of DOE’s ‘Science in the National Interest’ – a newsletter highlighting research and development investments in projects related to energy efficiency, transportation and renewables. At the State level, he was instrumental in the creation of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency and spearheaded the integration of technology to better serve employers and job seekers. He developed the ‘Technology for Teachers Initiative’ for interested engineers and network managers who were eligible to be science and math educators for K – 12 schools. Sam has also served at the highest levels for President Bill Clinton and Senator John Kerry when they ran for President respectively. He is graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a B.A. in Government and Politics.
OFFICERS AND CHAIRPERSONS
Rezwan Khan, President
DNA Genetics
Rezwan Khan, J.D. is the President of DNA Genetics, the most recognizable and award-winning cannabis company in the world, and co-Founder of seedleSs, the first cannabis marketing firm, incubating many of the top brands in the industry. “Rez” is one of the most widely-respected voices within the world-wide cannabis community with decades of experience in the issues facing international and emerging cannabis marketplaces, and is a leading expert on national and international comparative cannabis law and regulatory compliance.
Sam Rodriguez, Vice President
Central Coast Agriculture (Raw Garden)
Sam Rodriguez has over a decade of experience in public policy at the national and state levels. He previously served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for the United Food and Commercial Workers Western State’s Council (UFCW) where he spearheaded landmark workplace and environmental legislation protecting grocery workers, elimination of plastic bags, and was integral in drafting and advocating for regulations in both medical and adult-use Cannabis in the state of California. It was Sam’s early efforts to collaborate with local government (CA cities), law enforcement (police chiefs), and Cannabis industry leaders (CCIA) that led to the development of a ‘Policy and Regulatory Framework’ allowing for the issuance of a diverse set of licenses for commercial cannabis in the California market. Prior to UFCW, Sam was the California State Director for Government Affairs for Comcast. As the California Director, he successfully pursued a policy agenda that provided an economic platform to help stabilize the workforce and continue new investments in technology to foster growth in a highly competitive market. He has excelled in developing new programs and managing complex systems that enhance access and availability to economically disadvantaged communities. During his tenure at the U.S. Department of Energy, he developed a Community College Science Institute, the first of its kind and received recognition from the Harvard School of Government for Innovation. He was also editor of DOE’s ‘Science in the National Interest’ – a newsletter highlighting research and development investments in projects related to energy efficiency, transportation and renewables. At the State level, he was instrumental in the creation of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency and spearheaded the integration of technology to better serve employers and job seekers. He developed the ‘Technology for Teachers Initiative’ for interested engineers and network managers who were eligible to be science and math educators for K – 12 schools. Sam has also served at the highest levels for President Bill Clinton and Senator John Kerry when they ran for President respectively. He is graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a B.A. in Government and Politics.
Will Senn, Board Secretary
Urbn Leaf
Will Senn is one of the most experienced policy and business voices in the cannabis community, having pioneered successful businesses and coalitions as the Founder of Urbn Leaf, a vertically integrated Cannabis company with operations in California and Nevada, Co-Founder and Vice President of Floris Capital Management, and the Co-Founder of the United Medical Marijuana Coalition.
STAFF
Randal John Meyer, Executive Director
Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce
Randal John Meyer is the Executive Director of the Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce. Mr. Meyer is widely recognized as one of the foremost legal and government affairs experts in cannabis, honored by the National Law Journal as a 2022 Cannabis Law Trailblazer and Business Insider as a 2021 Top Cannabis Lobbyist. Previously, Mr. Meyer served as legislative counsel to a U.S. Senator and a legal associate in the Cato Institute’s Center for Constitutional Studies before entering private practice as an appellate litigator and a lobbyist in international law firms. His work on the topics of cannabis and criminal justice reform have been published widely in such outlets as The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, National Law Journal, National Review Online, New York Post, and Newsweek, and has been featured in publications such as the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times.
Amber Littlejohn, Senior Policy Advisor
Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce
Amber Littlejohn served as Executive Director of the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) for over 3 years and is Vice President of Strategic Planning for the International Cannabis Bar Association (ICBA). Amber is a lawyer and veteran strategist working to end cannabis prohibition and build an equitable and sustainable cannabis industry. Recently, Amber authored MCBA’s National Equity Report, a widely-cited comprehensive analysis of national cannabis equity policy, and was named by Business Insider as a Top Cannabis Lobbyist for 2021. She is a nationally recognized voice in cannabis policy and strategy that has appeared in major media outlets across the country, such as New York Times and Washington Post, and has testified before Congress on cannabis issues. Amber has been an advocate for small businesses in emerging and embattled markets for more than 10 years bringing together diverse stakeholders to navigate highly regulated industries. Prior to her work in cannabis, Amber was a business owner, strategist, and advocate in the natural products industries where she helped CPG industries and firms navigate policy, safety, regulatory, and market challenges.
