Priscilla Agoncillo, Chairwoman of the Board
Priscilla Agoncillo is an internationally-known speaker, consultant, writer, and Co-Founder of Original Breeders League, an award-winning cannabis genetics company. She has advocated for cannabis patients’ rights and has served as a prominent cannabis and hemp...
Susan Trout, Treasurer
Susan Trout successfully develops and executes communications strategies that advance the mission, vision, and goals of technology companies as well as non-profit organizations. She brings 20 years of experience as a leader in rapidly growing high-tech companies, many...
Dale Sky Jones, Board Member
Dale Sky Jones has been focused on enhancing the debate for cannabis policy reform since 2007. Based in Oakland, Calif., she took over as president & CEO of Oaksterdam University in 2012 after a crippling federal raid to ensure OU’s legacy of cannabis education....
Dr. Mila Marshall, Vice President
Dr. Mila Marshall is an environmental professional and journalist with a passion for advancing sustainability in all sectors. Her passion is directed towards urban food systems in segregated cities and works to identify and communicate the importance of healthy air,...
- The Facts on Cannabis Certifications
Over at the OU blog, we get into cannabis certifications, including where you should get yours and how it can help your cannabis career. Check it out here.
- The Beginnings of “Budtending” with OU’s Jeff Jones
Where did the term “budtender” come from? It’s part of the origin story of Jeff Jones, OU’s horticulture expert, politics and history instructor, and a luminary of cannabis history in his own right. Check out this exclusive excerpt from The Budtender’s Guide: A Reference Manual for Dispensary Professionals and Cannabis Consumers on the OU Blog.
- The Myth of “Sativa” and “Indica”
Does the sativa classification really mean “up” and indica mean “couchlock”? Not so much, as it turns out. Get the facts in this excerpt from The Budtender’s Guide: A Reference Manual for Dispensary Professionals and Cannabis Consumers on the OU Blog.
- Connecticut’s Social Equity Council Selects OU
ICYMI this cool news: Back in December, Connecticut’s Social Equity Council (SEC) selected Oaksterdam University to help create and operate a Cannabis Business Accelerator Program in the state. It’s great to see a state that’s focused on supporting their social equity applicants to succeed in Connecticut’s nascent cannabis business market. Learn more over at the OU blog.
- How to Break Into the Industry (Hint: Education)
If you’re transitioning into cannabis, offering your current services to cannabis companies — or thinking of cannabis for your first career, learning about the plant and the industry is the perfect first step. This post from the OU blog shows you the demand for your skills in cannabis, and which OU courses can help you make the move. Check it out!
- A Social Equity Primer
Heard the phrase “social equity” but don’t quite understand it? Don’t worry. The OU Blog has a post that breaks it down for you. Get the social equity “what,” “why,” “how,” and more here.