Cannabis Industry Overview and Career Opportunities

Dr. Amanda McKinney is a physician and instructor at Doane University who specializes in Lifestyle Medicine and its connections to environmental health. As a Fellow and Board Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, she advocates for transforming medical education and healthcare delivery to focus on creating healthy, resilient communities through sustainable food systems and lifestyle changes.

Jazmin Oliver is a Scientist and Research and Development Chemist at Cannabis Science Consultants, LLC. She brings a diverse scientific background to her work in the hemp and cannabis industry. Oliver earned a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies focused on Medicine and Public Health from the University of North Florida and pursued graduate medical studies at Saint James School of Medicine in Anguilla.

Dr. Andrea Holmes is a multifaceted expert in cannabis science, serving as both a Professor of Chemistry at Doane University and Chief Growth Officer at Precision Plant Molecules. Her work spans academic research, industry innovation, and cannabis education. At Doane, Holmes teaches organic chemistry with a focus on cannabis applications and has been instrumental in developing the university's cannabis studies program. Her industry experience includes developing innovative testing methods and technologies at AgriScience Labs, a certified marijuana-testing facility. As Chief Growth Officer at Precision Plant Molecules, she leads research into THC-free cannabis products and novel minor cannabinoids. Holmes is renowned for her work on colorimetric sensors for cannabis compound detection and quantification. Through her diverse roles, she aims to advance cannabis science, improve product safety and efficacy, and educate future cannabis researchers and industry professionals, bridging the gap between academic research and commercial applications in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry.