Cannabis Equity Workshop Series - Distribution + Manufacturing Masterclass

Join us for a Cannabis Social Equity Manufacturing + Distribution 2-hour Workshop. This free workshop offers a clear look at what it takes to operate a commercial cannabis business. Industry professionals will share real insight on jobs, costs and challenges so you can decide whether this path is right for you.

Hour 1 – Distribution: How cannabis moves through testing and into retail.

Speakers: Ramon Garcia & Nina Parks, Founders of Equity Trade Certification (Oakland, CA)

Hour 2 – Manufacturing: How cannabis products are made and regulated in California.

Speaker: Tianna Woodruff, CEO of Queen Mary (Los Angeles, CA)

These sessions are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Participation does not confer certification or eligibility for any current or future licensing program. The workshops are designed to offer general educational information, and guest speakers share their own professional knowledge and perspectives. Your participation does not constitute endorsement by Los Angeles County or the Office of Cannabis Management of any individual, organization, or business.

For more information please visit LACountyCannabisEd.org.

To request ADA reasonable accommodations, please contact cannabis@lacounty.gov by 7/2/26.