Social Equity Mentorship Program

Arizona’s Adult Use Law- Proposition 207 adopted a Social Equity Ownership Program (SEOP), which is designed to issue licenses to entities whose owners are “from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous marijuana laws.”

Get ahead in the Arizona cannabis industry by tuning into our Mentorship Program with Will Humble, former DHS director and designer of the MMJ program, and Demitri Downing, Executive Director of MITA AZ. Developed to educate social equity applicants about the workings of the industry, this comprehensive curriculum covers all aspects of cannabis, providing valuable insights even though the license application is now closed there are countless hours of educational videos from experts in the industry on running a dispensary.


View webinar recordings below

Module 15: “Part Three: An Analysis of the Latest AZDHS Final Rules”

Click below to view the rules directly on the AZDHS site;

https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/marijuana/adult-use-marijuana/index.php#rules

Amazing powerpoint presentation by Will Humble breaking down the second final AZDHS Social Equity rules. A diverse range of perspectives from Clark Wu of Bianchi and Brandt, Alex Karam of Guidant Law, Jonathan Udell of Rose Law Group, Caleb Tice of Canna Owners and Jeff Tice C.P.A.

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
420business@scottsdalecc.edu
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
Robert Mandel
Robert Mandel Zuber Lawler - Attorney
rmandel@zuberlalwer.com
Janet Jackim
Janet JackimZuber Lawler - Partner
jjackim@zuberlawler.com
Gary Smith
Gary SmithGuidant Law - Attorney/Manager
smith@guidant.law
Clark Wu
Clark Wu Bianchi & Brandt - Attorney
clark@bianchibrandt.com
Jonathan Udell
Jonathan UdellRose Law Group - Attorney
judell@roselawgroup.com

Module 15: Part Two: An Analysis of The Initial Draft Rules Released on May 20th”

Amazing powerpoint presentation by Will Humble breaking down the second draft of AZDHS Social Equity rules. A diverse range of perspectives from Clark Wu of Bianchi and Brandt, Gary Smith of Guidant Law, Caleb Tice of Canna Owners and Jeff Tice C.P.A.

AZDHS Social Equity Draft Rules survey closes Monday May 24th Get your voice heard.

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
420business@scottsdalecc.edu
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
Gary Smith
Gary SmithGuidant Law - Attorney/Manager
smith@guidant.law
Clark Wu
Clark Wu Bianchi & Brandt - Attorney
clark@bianchibrandt.com

Module 15 : An Analysis of The Initial Draft Rules for Arizona & How to Get Involved In The Process”

Amazing 17 slide powerpoint presentation by Will Humble breaking down the first draft of AZDHS Social Equity rules. A diverse range of perspectives from Janet Jackim and Robert Mandel of Zuber Lawler, Clark Wu of Bianchi and Brandt, Gary Smith of Guidant Law, Caleb Tice of Canna Owners and Jeff Tice C.P.A. Thank you to our sponsor Khadijah Adams “Girl Get That Money”

AZDHS Social Equity Draft Rules survey closes Sunday May 16th. Get your voice heard.

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
420business@scottsdalecc.edu
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
Robert Mandel
Robert Mandel Zuber Lawler - Attorney
rmandel@zuberlalwer.com
Janet Jackim
Janet JackimZuber Lawler - Partner
jjackim@zuberlawler.com
Gary Smith
Gary SmithGuidant Law - Attorney/Manager
smith@guidant.law
Clark Wu
Clark Wu Bianchi & Brandt - Attorney
clark@bianchibrandt.com

Module 14 

Applicants will get a chance to ask lab owners the history of testing in Arizona and what it means to patient safety and quality control

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
420business@scottsdalecc.edu
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
Barb Dow
Barb Dow Pure Labs - CEO
bdow@purelabsaz.com
Ryan Treacy
Ryan TreacyC4 Laboratories - Founder & CEO
info@c4laboratories.com
Tanisha Bogans
Tanisha Bogans Level One Labs - Laboratory Directory
Tanisha@LevelOneLabs.com
Brenda Shalloo
Brenda Shalloo Analytics Lab - Chief Scientific Officer
bshalloo@myanalyticslabs.com
James Horvath
James HorvathKaycha Labs - Co-Founder and Managing Partner
james@kaychalabs.com

Module 13 

Applicants will get a chance to ask about in depth reviews of specific applicant related questions and clarification from the audience. We will review the opportunities for subcontracted vendors, distributors, manufacturers, and ancillary businesses that keep the industry thriving.

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
420business@scottsdalecc.edu
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
Sara Gullickson
Sara GullicksonThe Cannabis Business Advisors - CEO & Founder
info@thecannabisbusinessadvisors.com
Chance Chambers - 420 Ultimate Tours
Chance Chambers - 420 Ultimate ToursFounder
chance@420ultimatetours.com
John Hartsell
John Hartsell Dizpot - CEO & Founder
Hartsell@DIZPOT.com
Janet Jackim
Janet Jackim Zuber Lawler - Partner
jjackim@zuberlawler.com
Mike Lamuto
Mike LamutoDao Mastery - Co - Founder
mike.lomuto@gmail.com

Module 12 

Applicants will review; hardware and IT infrastructure needed for compliance, reporting, and asset protection. Point of sale software, labeling, logistics and distribution companies, chain of custody documentation, trip plans and manifests.

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
420business@scottsdalecc.edu
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
Delano Phillips
Delano PhillipsHana Meds - General Counsel, Head of Business Development/Compliance
delano@hanameds.com
Alicia Bledsoe
Alicia Bledsoe Nirvana Center Dispensary - Compliance Director
aliciabledsoecomply@gmail.com
Erin Polinger
Erin PolingerGoldleaf Consulting LLC - Owner
erin@goldleafaz.com
Josephine Giordano
Josephine GiordanoBeach Fleischman - Director
jgiordano@beachfleischman.com
Christopher Jensen
Christopher Jensen March Networks - Cannabis Market Manager
cjensen@marchnetworks.com
James Sparman
James SparmanCopperstate Farms - Director of Security
jamess@copperstatefarms.com
Kevin Pamittan
Kevin PamittanWeedmaps - Sr Director of Tech Program Management Office
kpamittan@weedmaps.com
Mark Slaugh
Mark SlaughiComply LLC - CEO
Mark@icomplycannabis.com

Module 11 

Applicants will learn; marketing best-practices as used by industry leaders, planning your team’s outreach to vendors, advertising to consumers and maintaining good public relations for dispensaries and cannabis brands

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
420business@scottsdalecc.edu
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
Tom Zuber
Tom ZuberZuber Lawler - Managing Partner
tzuber@zuberlawler.com
Allie Marconi
Allie MarconiCopperstate Farms - Director of Marketing
info@copperstatefarms.com
Ronnie Cote
Ronnie CoteNew Times & Voice Digital - Senior Account Executive
ronnie.cote@newtimes.com
Raul Molina
Raul MolinaThe Mint Dispensary - Chief Operating Officer
info@themintdispensary.com
Kim Prince
Kim PrinceProven Media - CEO
kim@provenmediaservices.com
Parisa Rad
Parisa RadThe Marijuna Momma - President of Fourtwenty & Founder of Marijuana Momma Consulting
parisa@420-skincare.com
Chris Ras
Chris RasColombia Care - Regional Vice President - Western US
cras@col-care.com

Module Ten 

Applicants will learn; cannabis wellness education. We will review the latest cannabis research and data on cannabis and it’s active components. Applicants will learn the potential therapeutics as well as adverse effects of cannabis. We will review the importance of precision dosing, serving sizes, THC metabolites and recognizing symptoms of substance use disorders and acute intoxication.

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
420business@scottsdalecc.edu
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
Jane Fix
Jane Fix Sol Flower Cafe & Wellness - Director of Patient Services
janef@livewithsol.com
Derek Espinoza
Derek Espinoza Baked Bros - Creative Director
contactus@bakedbros.com
Adie Rae
Adie RaeWeedmaps - Subject Matter Expert
apoe@weedmaps.com

Module Nine 

Applicants will learn; staffing plans, hiring the C Suite, accounting, management, budtenders, grow personnel and others will determine success. Applicants will learn the ins and outs from nationwide leaders, policies, procedures and employee handbook

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
420business@scottsdalecc.edu
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
Ryan Fingerhut - Director of Client Services
Ryan Fingerhut - Director of Client ServicesGlobal Go
rfingerhut@globalgo.consulting
Jim Valenzuela
Jim Valenzuela Oro Health HR - CEO
jim@orohr.com
Karson Humiston
Karson Humiston Vangst - Founder & CEO
hello@vangst.com
Siobahn Carragher
Siobahn CarragherCopperstate Farms - Vice President od People
Siobahnc@copperstatefarms.com
James Yagielo
James YagieloHempstaff - CEO
info@hempstaff.com

Module Eight  

Applicants will learn; preparing extracts for medical marijuana edibles is a science. Applicants will learn how to decarboxylate marijuana in order to make a variety of concentrates as well as prop 207 compliant shapes/molds and packaging

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
420business@scottsdalecc.edu
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
Dr. George Stantchev
Dr. George StantchevPure 5 Extraction
george@comerg.com

Module Seven “Manufactured Infused Products (MIPS)”

Attendees will learn: The important aspects to consider when launching a MIPS operation; The different MIPS (edibles, vapes, topicals, etc.) with a general overview how they are produced; Logistical challenges to resolve with inventory management, cash management, and staffing; and Why compliance is vital to operations and will impact how you structure your facility

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
420business@scottsdalecc.edu
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
Matt Pinchera
Matt PincheraRevival Infused Edibles - President
@revivalediblesarizona
Alison Miller
Alison MillerDutchie - Director of Sales & Marketing
alison@hanameds.com
Dell Foster
Dell Foster Baked Bros - Director of Business Development
ContactUs@bakedbros.com
Peggy Noonan
Peggy NoonanAZCopia - CEO/President
peggy@azcopia.com
Dr. George Stantchev
Dr. George StantchevPure 5 Extraction
george@comerg.com

Module Six “Cultivation: Growing legal marijuana in Arizona?”

Attendees will learn; The important aspects to consider when launching a cultivation operation; How the site design and cultivation plan will drive your production; Logistical challenges to resolve with inventory management, cash management, and staffing; Why compliance is vital to operations and will impact how you structure your facility

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
drbobra@scottsdalecc.edu
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
George Roop
George RoopTucson Cannabis Campus
groop@tcc-az.com
Matthew Blum
Matthew BlumGrow Sciences - Chief Operating Officer
matt@growsciences.com
Lee Olesen
Lee Olesen1964 Management / Nova - Owner/Member
1964management@gmail.com
Gordon Hamilton
Gordon HamiltonFull Circle Microbes - Industry Expert
gordon@fullcirclemicrobes.com
Caleb Johnson
Caleb JohnsonTerra Vera - Director of Customer Success
caleb@terravera.com
Jacob Cataldo
Jacob CataldoCopperstate Farms - Cultivator

Module Five “The Retail Experience, Opening Your Dispensary From A to Z”

Applicants will learn the various aspects of; finding, designing and operating a legally, logistically and functionally sound retail store

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Paul Parades
Paul ParadesAZ MJ LOGIC
Paul@azmjlogic.com
Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
drbobra@scottsdalecc.edu
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
Jillian Christi
Jillian ChristiAlt36
info@alt36.com
Lilach Power
Lilach PowerGiving Tree Dispensary - Founder & CEO
info@givingtreeaz.com
Andrew Provencio
Andrew ProvencioUntamed Herbs
info@uncleherbsaz.com
Kathryn Blackwell
Kathryn BlackwellThe Open Dor - CEO & Co-Founder
hello@theopendor.com
Ryan Fingerhut
Ryan FingerhutGlobal Go - Director of Client Services
rfingerhut@globalgo.consulting
Susan Hwang
Susan HwangBest Dispensary
James Christensen
James ChristensenTerritory Dispensary - Co - Founder
info@territorydispensary.com

Module Four “Structuring Your Deal, Banking, Finance and Assembling Your Ownership team”

Applicants will learn: Basics of writing your business plan; Non-Marijuana Related Businesses and Marijuana Related Businesses for banking; Options for structuring their companies; What to consider when assembling your ownership team

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Paul Parades
Paul ParadesAZ MJ LOGIC
Paul@azmjlogic.com
Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
drbobra@scottsdalecc.edu
Larry Lipman
Larry LipmanAlliance Financial Network Inc
stadlock@getexponow.com
Gary Smith
Gary SmithGuidant Law Firm
smith@guidant.law
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners
caleb@cannaowners.com
Laura Bianchi
Laura BianchiBianchi & Brandt
laura@bianchibrandt.com
Lauren Murphy
Lauren MurphyAlt36
info@alt36.com
Bruce Langstaff
Bruce LangstaffLangstaff & Company Ltd
jbl@langstaffco.ca

Module Three: “Current Regulations: State Laws, Local zoning and Federal Status” 

Applicants will learn; the nuances and differences between prop 203, prop 207, SB1494 and deciphering local ordinances. Types of Licenses; single retail location, single off-site cultivation and single manufacturing

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Paul Parades
Paul ParadesAZ MJ LOGIC
Paul@azmjlogic.com
Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Gary Smith
Gary SmithAZ Cannabis Bar Association -
smith@guidant.law
Raul Molina
Raul MolinaThe Mint Dispensary - Chief Operating Officer
Info@themintdispensary.com
Aaron Smith
Aaron SmithNational Cannabis Industry Association - Co-Founder & CEO
info@thecannabisindustry.org
Steve DeAngelo
Steve DeAngeloThe Last Prisoner Project - Co - Founder
steve@stevedeangelo.com
Jason Beck
Jason Beck420impact
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
drbobra@scottsdalecc.edu
Bryan McLaren
Bryan McLarenZoned Properties

Module Two: “History of Arizona Licensing, Structure of Our Market Place and Who is Who?” 

Applicants will learn; Historical Arizona Dispensary Registration Certificate application processes 2012, 2016. How the Arizona market works and who is in place/doing what.

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Lilach Power
Lilach PowerGiving Tree Dispensary - Founder & CEO
info@givingtreeaz.com
Pamela DOnner
Pamela DOnnerUntamed Herbs - Chief Operating Officer
Pam@pameladonner.com
Caleb Tice
Caleb TiceCannaOwners - Chief Operating Officer
caleb@cannaowners.com
Mohit Asnani
Mohit AsnaniDowntown Dispensary
info@ilava.com
Janet Jackim
Janet JackimZuber Lawler - Attorney & Partner
janetjackim10933@gmail.com
Ryan Hurley
Ryan HurleyCopperstate Farms - General Counsel
RyanH@CopperstateFarms.com
Paul Parades
Paul ParadesAZ MJ LOGIC
Paul@azmjlogic.com
Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmail.com / 520 909 4334
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
drbobra@scottsdalecc.edu

Module One: “What is the opportunity?”

Applicants will learn; Social Equity Licensure, what we know so far, a review of Prop 207, opportunities and timelines

Contact the industry experts featured on MITA’s Social Equity Mentorship Applicant Program

Tom Dean
Tom DeanAttorney for Cannabis
attydean@gmail.com
Andrew DeAngelo
Andrew DeAngeloGlobal Go
andrew@andrewdeangelo.com
Will Humble
Will HumbleMITA - Industry Expert
willhumble@azpha.org
Kika Keith
Kika KeithWeedmaps
kika@lifedevelopmentgroup.org
Maxime Kot
Maxime KotCanna Biz Advisors
maxime@thecannabisbusinessadvisors.com
Dr. Bobra Crockett
Dr. Bobra CrockettScottsdale Community College
drbobra@scottsdalecc.edu
Tahir Johnson
Tahir JohnsonNCIA
tahir@thecannabisindustry.org
Paul Parades
Paul ParadesAZ MJ LOGIC
paul@azmjlogic.com
Jeff Tice
Jeff TiceJ Tice CPA PC
jeff.t@jticecpa.com
Demitri Downing
Demitri DowningMITA AZ - FOUNDER / Policy Quake Consulting
demitridowning@gmailcom / 520 909 4334
Pankaj Talwar
Pankaj TalwarCopperstate Farms - Chief Executive Officer
Info@livewithsol.com
James Christensen
James ChristensenTerritory Dispensary - Co-Founder
info@territorydispensary.com
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