Cannabis is booming in New York City, which has driven the culture on the East Coast as well as internationally. Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in NYC have consistently been tastemakers who propel culture, art, creativity, and innovation to new heights. Thus, it’s no wonder people who identify as two spirit, lesbian, gay, trans, bisexual, queer, intersex, asexual, and more have gravitated towards cannabis, whether in the pre-existing or legal market.
Here are a few queer leaders building a legacy in NYC that you can support every day of the year:
Breanna Neff
Founder and Chief Food Scientist, Brelixi
Neff is Cornell-trained and IFT certified. They applied their expertise in food science to create the functional cannabis drink brand Brelixi, which utilizes nanotechnology.
Dasheeda Dawson
Board Chair, Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition
Dawson spearheaded getting the legal market off the ground in NYC by supporting dispensaries and local communities with cannabis education via Cannabis NYC.
Dae Won Lim
Founder, Sundae School
Lim’s Sundae School brand blends Korean tradition with a fresh perspective on cannabis smokewear.
Jason E. Starr
Chief Impact Officer, On The Revel
Starr is an advocate and attorney who has helped to shape cannabis policy from the boroughs of NYC to Albany.
Kait Caridi
Caridi has been helping cannabis brands reach new audiences since she transitioned from the medical administrative field.
Wyatt Harms, Khalil Acevedo, and Matías Alvial
Founders, Flamer
The trio of Harms, Alvial, and Acevedo is putting queer cannabis on the map while serving the community through impactful programming.
Lex Corwin
Founder, Stone Road
Corwin has been cultivating sun-grown cannabis in California, now he’s bringing that experience back home to NY.
Samantha Martins
Cannabis Educator, Yoga Teacher, and Artist
When Martins isn’t helping people find their bliss via a cannabis strain, she’s helping them to find balance through her work as a yoga instructor.
