SXSW 2022
Women of Weed Breaking the Grass Ceiling
Description:
After hundreds of years of systemic gender inequality, the cannabis industry offers a unique opportunity for women to be at the forefront of a billion-dollar industry. Join Illinois Women in Cannabis Executive Director Amor Montes de Oca and IWC committee officers for a roundtable discussion that examines the shifting gender parity within cannabis, how women are taking action towards diversity, equity, and inclusion, the existing industry challenges women face, opportunities for career advancement in 2022, and what’s next for women breaking the grass ceiling.
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Takeaways
- An understanding of the shifting gender parity within cannabis and how this impacts DEI
- What can we all do to close these gaps at both an individual and corporate level?
- How can we create an infrastructure that propels women?
Speakers
- Amor Montes de Oca, Executive Director, Illinois Women in Cannabis
- Silvia Rogel, Chair, Professional Development Committee, Illinois Women in Cannabis
- Mahja Sulemanjee Bortocek, Chair, Social Equity and Advocacy Committee, Illinois Women in Cannabis
- Mila Kellen Marshall, Advocate & Educator, Illinois Women in Cannabis
Organizer
Amor Montes de Oca, Executive Director, Illinois Women in Cannabis
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