MCBA – MCBA | Icebreaker

MCBA – MCBA | Icebreaker

Members

Stephanie Izquieta

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The Internet Wants to Think — and Transact.

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Cannabis Entrepreneur | Social Justice Activist | Financial Expert

Amber Littlejohn

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Strategic Regulatory Counsel @ Ice Miller LLP | Emerging Industries, Consumer Health Products, Health Technologies

Rebecca A. Colett, MBA

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As a seasoned Global Consultant and Entrepreneur, I am deeply passionate about diverse fields including Cannabis, Economic Development, Real Estate, Program Management, and Health & Wellness education. With over 15 years of invaluable experience in Organizational Management, I've had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed companies such as Morgan Stanley, GE, IBM, Honeywell, Kimberly Clark, S&P Global, and Johnson & Johnson. Beyond the corporate realm, my journey has led me to advocate for Women, Minorities, and Veterans in the legal Cannabis industry for the past 8 years, navigating licensing across multiple states and currently operating in Michigan. For the past 4 years, I've spearheaded a social equity empowered Cannabis business incubator, empowering diverse entrepreneurs nationwide. My active involvement with organizations like the NCIA, NORML, MCBA underscores my commitment to advancing equitable opportunities in the industry. In my spare time, I find joy in serving as a Fitness Coach, Vegan Blogger, Equity Advocate, and Community Leader. Corporate Specialties: My expertise spans Project Management, Product timelines, Full Lifecycle Software Projects, Resource Management, Digital Transformation, Agile Methods, Agile Transformation and Coaching, Scrum and Waterfall Projects, Program Management, Change Management, Client Partnering, Communication, Account Management, and SOW Preparation & Budget/T&M Management. Entrepreneurial Specialties: Within the entrepreneurial realm, I specialize in the Legal Cannabis industry, advocacy, social equity policy, lobbying, zoning, State and City cannabis application processes, facility SOPs, fundraising, non-profit management, and Real Estate development. I've also had the honor of collaborating with numerous local governments to enhance their economic development initiatives and resources.