As an Activist and patient, Joe campaigned heavily for Legalization in CA in 2010 and continues his advocacy within the East Coast Cannabis Community. A patient since 2009, Joe has experienced the benefits of the plant and is committed to spreading awareness through education, activism and community involvement. As former Director of Admissions and Marketing at The Northeastern Institute of Cannabis, Joe has been actively working in the Cannabis industry since 2014 and has seen the careers of many of his former students blossom into the future leaders and entrepreneurs of the growing New England cannabis industry. Joe continues his work in Connecticut, sponsoring educational seminars and workshops throughout the state as Director of Education at Cannabis Consultants of CT and continuing to lead the charge for legalization in CT through his efforts as Deputy Director of CT NORML Joe has recently started his own CBD Lifestyle company, Mary-Joe’s Coffee Co., which specializes in CBD infused food and lifestyle products.