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About The Cannabis Community

You have cannabis questions, and we have answers.

When Illinois legalized medical cannabis in August of 2013, there weren’t a lot of resources people could rely on for answers. Seeing the opportunity to help people navigate legal access to medical cannabis, the idea for The Cannabis Community was born.

We started as a Facebook group, curating news, sharing events, and answering the community’s most pressing questions on obtaining legal access. As the group expanded and evolved, so did the needs of our members.

Today whether people want to obtain access, learn how to cook, bake, grow, or meet other cannabis-curious consumers, The Cannabis Community is your one-stop guide to all things cannabis.

What We Do at The Cannabis Community

The Cannabis Community Team creates and curates multimedia experiences in the form of guides, recipes, newsletters and videos to help you discover cannabis and all its benefits.

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Guides & Recipes

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Cannabis Apparel & Accessories

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Our Values

We take our values to heart, and it drives every decision we make.

Health & Wellness

Health is our wealth, and we prioritize it above all else. We believe in promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle by incorporating cannabis and its benefits.

Growth & Progress

No one is perfect, but everyone is capable of doing better. We strive to consistently learn from the past, live in the present, and constantly build for a better tomorrow.

Creative Innovation

We believe in fostering a culture of creativity and embracing cutting-edge technologies to develop practical solutions for the ever-evolving cannabis industry.

A Sense of Community

We cultivate a strong sense of unity and community by engaging with people daily and advocating for responsible cannabis consumption, inclusion, and education.

Our People

We love cannabis like fans love sports. This is the team that shows up every day to serve the cannabis community.

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Abraham Villegas

Founder

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Roo Nieto

Creative Director

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Penelope Hamilton

Director of Community Engagement

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Amna Shamim

Director of Content Marketing

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Kayleigh Jump

Senior Community Manager

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Mark Peysakhovich

Podcast Host