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Ellen Brown is an award-winning educator and industry leader. For over a decade she has pioneered the cannabis industry by training thousands of students around the world. She’s held classes on a myriad of topics including dispensary services, commercial cultivation, responsible vendor training, and sustainable business practices. Her passion for education stems from being an educator in the United States Air Force.

 

After her service, Ellen moved to Humboldt County in 2010 to begin her cannabis career in the Emerald Triangle where she managed a dispensary, delivery operation and cultivation facility. She returned to Massachusetts because she saw there was a need for reputable cannabis knowledge.  Ellen became one of the first cannabis educators on the East Coast and her trailblazing curriculum has gone from concept to accreditation. In 2015 as she’s started her own budding business, Green Path Training. 

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Ms. Brown's unparallel firsthand industry experience has made her company renowned for its expertise and professionalism. Having spoken all over the world, Ellen is a highly respected advocate, whose been a driving force in legislative policy. She’s spoken across the globe advocating for cannabis and hemp policy reform. Advocating for inclusion in the cannabis industry, lessening barriers to access for patients and a sustainable future.  Her company continues to flourish because her comprehensive trainings provide a pathway to success for students in this growing industry.