Professional Growth Plan

Here's how we get there 

Professional Growth Plan 

1. Career Vision & Mission

Vision: Bridge the economic gap for underserved communities through vocational training, technology-based learning, and the cannabis industry.

Mission: Educate the general public on the non-recreational components of cannabis, focusing on economic development, equitable legislation, and workforce development.

2. Education & Credentials

Doctoral Candidate – Educational Technology & Leadership (NJCU)

Master’s in Professional Studies – Business of Cannabis

OSHA Master’s Certifications – Construction, Hazardous Materials, and General Industry

Vocational Trade & Training Background

3. Core Competencies

Workforce development program design

Vocational and technical training curriculum creation

Cannabis industry compliance and business operations

Community empowerment and equity advocacy

Economic development strategy building

4. Professional Experience

Workforce Development (Grant Associates, Street Corner Resources, Lead By Example, SoBro)

Community engagement & youth mentorship

Public education on cannabis industry opportunities

Development of industry-specific training programs

5. Strategic Goals

Short-Term (6–12 months)

Expand cannabis education programs to underserved communities

Build public workshops on economic opportunities in cannabis

Increase visibility in community advocacy events

Mid-Term (1–3 years)

Launch a vocational-technical cannabis training program

Partner with local organizations for job placement pipelines

Develop policy advocacy initiatives for equitable cannabis legislation

Long-Term (3–5 years)

Establish a consulting agency focused on cannabis workforce development

Create sustainable economic pathways for marginalized groups

Scale vocational + tech integration into other emerging industries

6. Measurable Outcomes

Job placement rates

Certification completion rates

Community participation in workshops

Employer satisfaction surveys

Public awareness metrics on cannabis industry opportunities