Cannabis & Wellness Advisory Committee Members

Alyssa Aubrey
Cannabis & Social Wellness Chair, Owner & Chief Event Designer at Kaya Event Designs
Alyssa is a Colorado native with the passion in life of creating fun atmospheres, unique experiences, meaningful relationships, and a sense of community through cannabis events. She is the founder of the cannabis event planning company, Kaya Event Designs, and is an activist for social consumption in Colorado. She spends every spare moment of her time outdoors hiking, camping, snowboarding, skipping, and singing.
Exploring Rocky Mountain’s National and State parks, 4×4 wheeling, hiking, camping and climbing

Jason diminich
Cannabis & Creative Wellness Co-Chair, Education Director of Think 360 Arts for Learning
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The most troubling issue in education is the equity gap between the availability of arts instruction for students in more affluent schools compared to those in high-poverty schools. Economically-disadvantaged students do not have the same access to the diverse learning experiences – including arts – of affluent students. I would like to see increased opportunities for under-served students, particularly students of color and students with disabilities to engage in
Where’s your favorite place in the world?
New York City
What is your favorite thing to do in the wonderful city of Denver?
My favorite thing to do in Denver is to experience all of the wonderful independently owned restaurants and small businesses that make our city so unique – support local businesses!
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
When I am not working I enjoy spending quality time with my partner Nikki and our two hounds Ringo and Mochi. On the weekend you can find us exploring all of the wonderful sites throughout our beautiful state.

Julie Deluna
Cannabis & Emotional Wellness Chair, Founder of Luna Gardens Foundation
I am a huge advocate for the cannabis plant and natural rights to medicate with alternative medicine. I have always loved marijuana. It has personally helped my life in so many ways. I’ve been working in the MJ industry since 2014, doing various jobs such as cultivating, extractions, MED data entry, budtender, and harvesting. Currently, I am dedicated to helping the community and sharing educational information about cannabis wellness. I have a passion for the plant! I believe that by educating others about
What is something people in your industry have to deal with that you want to fix?
I want the laws to change about Cannabis, it should be Federally legal! I want the MED to cut back on license set-up restrictions, and help it become more affordable for cannabis businesses to get set up and prosper. I want a bunch of small mom and pop companies to open up, stores or grows, etc., to help boost the economy and keep big corporations out of this industry. I wish anybody can get their cannabis medical products safely tested for potency and containment, without needing a MED license.
Where’s your favorite place in the world?
Away from everybody, like the mountains or the beach! HAHA, I enjoy being with and meeting new people, but sometimes the best place to be is just alone, to collect yourself, let go, and move on.
What is your favorite thing to do in the wonderful city of Denver?
Everything in Denver is awesome! I love how this city has so many things to do and people to meet and places to get together. You can always find something fun every weekend, like shows, new bars or restaurants, theater, or cool meet-ups. Even better is right outside the city of Denver, in the mountains, there’s hiking, zip lining, rafting, more breweries, small towns, adventure parks, rivers, RED ROCKS, and the National Forest. The views are amazing!
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Spending time with my family, friends, and hobbies. I learn to enjoy each moment and appreciate everything in life!

Nick Donaldson
Cannabis & Financial Wellness Chair, IAR - Founder
As a Colorado native & Colorado State Rockwell College of Business
What is something people in your industry have to deal with that you want to fix?
Stigma. I wear a three-piece suit with a golden cannabis leaf on the lapel. I’m in one of the most highly regulated, scrutinized and arguably conservative minded industries around, and I’m working with one of the newest, most highly regulated industries around. I’ve had a lot of interesting conversations over the years. My mission to this day is to educate away the ignorance.
Where’s your favorite place in the world?
Outdoors with my dog, Sir Lancelot. Mountains & beaches mostly.
What is your favorite thing to do in the wonderful city of Denver?
Hang out on one of the many rooftop bars with epic views, how lucky are we?
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Camping, snowboarding, enjoying one of our many local craft breweries or dispensaries finest offerings.

Nikki Kujawski
Cannabis & Creative Wellness Co-Chair, Marketing @ Stillwater Brands
What is something people in your industry have to deal with that you want to fix?
Education about cannabis and dosing.
Where’s your favorite place in the world?
Being home with my family.
What is your favorite thing to do in the wonderful city of Denver?
Visiting different restaurants and breweries.
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Hiking! Running. Camping. Being outdoors.

Carolyn King
Cannabis & Diversity Wellness Chair
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Ebony Miller
Cannabis & Diversity Wellness Co-Chair
Ebony Miller’s passions include serving as an advocate for people of color and women that have been disadvantaged and marginalized in the cannabis industry. She has been actively engaged in community work for 5 years in the Denver Metro area. Ebony has been in the healthcare industry for 14 years, working in and with non-profits, for-profits, community organizations, and the state/federal government. As a healthcare professional Ebony does not smoke, but her passion for cannabis as medicine is strong. After researching the plant’s medicinal benefits, she became a true believer and has been advocating for patient’s rights ever since. She is currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in Health Service Administration and is working on how to incorporate cannabis studies into her degree plan. Her overall goal is to work with other medical professionals to encompass cannabis as medicine for wellness into patient’s everyday living. She is a part of numerous cannabis organizations and boards such as NORML Denver, Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Minority Cannabis Business Association, Society of Cannabis Clinicians, Colorado Cannabis Clinicians, American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine, etc. all while holding various cannabis certifications and continuing education credits. She is currently working as a Research Assistant with CCC on a CBD pilot research study for ex-pro athletes in Miami and the Denver Metro area. Ebony believes that access to cannabis as medicine is a necessity and that no one should be denied regardless of race, religion, merit, or creed.
What is something people in your industry have to deal with that you want to fix?
People of color in the cannabis industry still have to deal with social injustice and inequity.
Where’s your favorite place in the world?
My favorite place in the world so far is Dubai, UAE.
What is your favorite thing to do in the wonderful city of Denver?
I like to go to yoga classes.
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
I enjoy traveling when I’m not working.

jake mitchel
Cannabis & Environmental Wellness Co-Chair, President at Sustainabis
Jake moved to Colorado eight years ago from Berkshire County, Massachusetts and received his
Utilizing years of experience working with both cannabis and the environment, Jake is combining his expertise to help create a more sustainable and resilient cannabis industry.
What is something people in your industry have to deal with that you want to fix?
I am trying to create holistic sustainability solutions for companies in the cannabis space in order to fix an ever-growing environmental impact.
Where’s your favorite place in the world?
Colorado of course!
What is your favorite thing to do in the wonderful city of Denver?
Just exploring and meeting new people! Or some live music.
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
You’ll find me in the mountains or on the slopes!

Kerri Moncrieff
Cannabis & Personal Wellness Chair, Owner at Hemplass, LLC
Knowing your audience is key to connecting to your ideal clients and growing your business. Since 2002, Kerri Moncrieff, M.A. has been educating and training for those seeking to take their communication and presentation skills to the next level. Kerri is the CEO of Hemp Lass, LLC a company that provides consumer education about the hemp industry, works with industry partners to elevate how they present their cannabis story, and empowers entrepreneurs to grow their businesses with better communication. As the cannabis industry takes center stage again, she is excited to be part of it.

liz roberts
Cannabis & Occupational Wellness Chair, Owner, 3 Little Birds Consulting, LLC
Elizabeth Roberts (Liz) has been an avid cannabis activist since high school. With nearly 10 years of experience working in the cannabis industry, Ms. Roberts offer customized solutions to complex cannabis business problems. Graduating Colorado State University in 2000, Elizabeth Roberts started her career as a Cultural Resource Management Consultant (Corporate Archaeologist). Working for several environmental engineering firms, and contracted by various government agencies; Ms. Roberts gained experience and knowledge in technical writing, government relations and compliance reporting. She contributed to nearly 100 cultural management, environmental assessment
In 2012, seeing opportunity in the Colorado cannabis industry, she joined
In 2018, Ms. Roberts launched 3 Little Birds Consulting, specializing in customized training and technical documents, compliance consulting, strategic planning and licensing.
What is something owners have to deal with that you want to fix?
I would like owners to understand that if you prepare and plan, it saves money and time in the future.
Where’s your favorite place in the world?
I am not sure I have been there yet…
What is your favorite thing to do in the wonderful city of Denver?
There is so much to do in Denver, museums, music, food, art…. the botanic gardens. My favorite event is the monthly Santa Fe Art Walk on First Friday, it’s an opportunity to combine all the things I love about Denver.
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Going on all sorts of adventures! Hiking, disc golf, camping, traveling, hot springs, yoga, and spending time with friends and family.

Kaitlin Urso
Cannabis & Environmental Wellness Co-Chair, Environmental Consultant
Kaitlin is a free environmental consultant for small businesses for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in Denver, CO. She has 9 years of technical environmental experience and a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Colorado. In her role, Kaitlin rotates through industries to focus on providing proactive environmental assistance to and create lasting program resources for.
In 2017, Kaitlin spearheaded the creation of CDPHE’s Sustainable Breweries Assistance Program and helped numerous local craft brewers focus on reducing their environmental impacts. For 2018-2020, Kaitlin is focusing on providing proactive environmental assistance to the cannabis industry to help them in becoming more environmentally friendly. Kaitlin is also conducting cutting edge air quality research related to the growth of cannabis plants.
What is something [people in your industry/niche] owners have to deal with that you want to fix?
Where’s your favorite place in the world?
Exuma, Bahamas
What is your favorite thing to do in the wonderful city of Denver?
Comedy Shows
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Enjoying the mountains (Snowboarding, ATVing, Camping)
