The
Council
Led by the cannabis industry’s most respected and brilliant minds spanning six decades of experience and disciplines, from cultivation to concentrates, chemistry to commerce, the Ganjier Council was established to guide, validate, and endorse the accuracy, validity, and rigor of the Ganjier® Certification Program.
Collectively contributing 8,000+ hours of time over two years of development, the result is an unprecedented, uncompromising, rigorous and comprehensive certification program, examining and exploring the finer points, complexities, and nuances of cannabis including history, science, botany, genetics, cultivation, processing, sale, and consumption.
All Members
Frenchy Cannoli
Master Hashishin Cannabis Aficionado | Writer | Educator | Raconteur | Global Wayfarer
Teaches: Cannabis History | Consumption Methods | Cannabis Botany | Assessing Flowers & Concentrates
Kevin Jodrey
Founder, Port Royal & Wonderland Nursery | Renowned Breeder & Cultivator | Emerald Cup & Golden Tarp
Teaches: Art of Cultivation | Unraveling Genetics
Patrick King (aka The Soil King)
Cannabis Entrepreneur | Founder, Soil King Garden Center Plant Nutrient Expert
Teaches: Cannabis Processing Methodologies - Flower
Jeffrey Raber
Organic Chemist | Chief Scientist | Founder, The Werc Shop
Teaches: The Science of Cannabis l Cannabis Processing
Swami Chaitanya
Iconic Cultivator | Competition Judge | Entrepreneur | Founder, Swami Select
Teaches: Cannabis History | The Art & Science of Cultivation | Assessing Flowers & Concentrates
Nikki Lastreto
Co-Founder, Swami Select | Cultivator | Journalist | Cannabis Competition Judge
Teaches: Artfully Executed Cannabis Service
Mel Frank
Hall of Fame Cannabis Breeder | Legendary Cultivator | Botanist | Author
Teaches: Cannabis Plant Botany
Amanda Reiman
Cannabis Advocate | Activist | VP, Community Development, Flow Kana
Teaches: The History of Cannabis | The Science of Cannabis | The Art of Cannabis Service
Nick Tanem (aka Nikka T)
Award-Winning Hash Master | Owner, Essential Extracts
Teaches: Cannabis Processing Methodology | Assessing Flowers & Concentrates | Contemporary Consumption Options
Omar Figueroa
Cannabis Legal Expert | Defense Attorney | Founding Member, National Cannabis Bar Association
Teaches: Artfully Executed Cannabis Service
Aaron Varney
Co-Founder, Dockside | Cannabis Entrepreneur | Educator | Advocate
Teaches: The Business of Successful Cannabis Sales
Wendy Kornberg
Legacy Cultivator | CEO, Sunnabis Farms | Educator/Advisor
Teaches: Contemporary Consumption Options
Genine Coleman
Executive Director, Origins Council | Educator | Advocate
Teaches: The Art & Science of Cannabis Cultivation
Josh Wurzer
President, SC Labs Chemist | Cannabis Scientist | Educator
Teaches: Understanding the Science of Cannabis
Alec Dixon
CO-FOUNDER, SC LABS | EDUCATOR | BOARD MEMBER, WO/MAN’S ALLIANCE FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Teaches: Unraveling the Mysteries of Cannabis Genetics
Kimberly Hooks (aka Madame Cannoli)
CEO , Frenchy Cannoli Brand Aroma / Flavor Expert | Educator
Teaches: Assessing Cannabis Flower & Concentrates.
Justin Calvino
Cultivator | Co-Founder Emerald Exchange & The Appellations Group
Teaches: Unraveling the Mysteries of Cannabis Genetics
Derek Gilman
Managing Director of Ganjier I Connoisseur I Legacy Cultivator
Teaches: Exploring the World of Cannabis Connoisseurship I Accurately Assessing Flower & Concentrates
Daniel Klompstra
Cannabis Ingredient Specialist at Boston Beer Co.
Teaches: All About Cannabis Beverages
Certified Ganjier since 2021. As the Cannabis Ingredient Specialist at Boston Beer
Guy Rocourt
Co-Founder | Former CEO at Papa & Barkley
Teaches: Teaches: Edibles, Topicals, Tinctures, and More
For more than 20 years, Guy Rocourt has lobbied diligently
Josh Schmidt
VP of Business Development at Natura
Teaches: The Mechanics of Pre-Rolls
Josh Schmidt stands at the forefront of the global cannabis industry, bringing
Laura Belle
Lead Hash Maker | Director of Manufacturing at Heritage Hash Co.
Teaches: The World of Cannabis Concentrates
Laura Bell, aka Cherry Blossom Belle: became Frenchy’s apprentice in
Lena Burns
Artisan Hashishin | Founder of Canna M Gardens
Teaches: Concentrate Consumption Options | Assessing the Quality of Concentrates
Artisan Hashishin & Founder of Canna M
Applications will CLOSE on February 28th!
With the overwhelming demand we’ve experienced over the past two years, our admissions process has become quite competitive. Be assured, each and every application is thoughtfully weighed and carefully examined.
Final acceptance notifications will be sent by no later than March 17th.
2024 Class Is Now Open
Limited Spots Available
