Kristin Jordan is the Founder + CEO of Park Jordan, a commercial real estate brokerage and advisory services firm serving the cannabis industry. She is also an adjunct professor at LIM College’s Business of Cannabis Undergraduate and Masters’ Degree Programs, real estate attorney, drug policy activist, and thought leader. Until recently, Kristin served as the Director of Real Estate at Acreage Holdings, selecting real estate sites for the company's national footprint of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities, managing internal and external relationships, and negotiating and administering leases. Prior to her work in the cannabis sector, she practiced real estate law at several boutique firms and managed real estate portfolios for Kaplan, Inc., Morgan Stanley, and SoulCycle. She is a frequent speaker on real estate, cannabis regulations, and social equity and economic justice issues and in 2019 was distinguished by Forbes as one of “Fifteen Powerful and Innovative Women in Cannabis Right Now."

Kristin's passion for advancing cannabis reform has extended to a variety of professional and non-profit endeavors. She is the Founder and CEO of Mannada, a NYC-based cannabis professional event production company, which launched The Maze, a weekly cannabis event listing newsletter, as well as the Cannabis Summit Series including the Cannabis Media Summit, Cannabis Real Estate Summit, and Cannabis Law Summit. Kristin is also a co-founder of the Cannabis Cultural Association, a non-profit organization, and the founder of the Asian Cannabis Roundtable, a professional networking organization, both of which she serves as the President of the Board of Directors. Additionally, Kristin is a member of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Cannabis and is on the Advisory Board for Shoki Brands, and Drop Technologies, both women-of-color founded brands.

Kristin graduated from the State University at Albany with a BA degree and received her JD from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law.

Jon Purow is Counsel in the New York office of law firm Zuber Lawler, a national law firm that has been servicing clients in the cannabis industry for 16 years. Jon’s practice focuses on cannabis regulatory and transactional matters, as well as general intellectual property litigation and transactions. Jon spearheads Zuber Lawler’s cannabis team on the East Coast as states progress on the path of legalization. Jon is a proud member of the Board of the national Cannabis Beverage Association.

Jon is also the host of the podcast “Cannabis Last Week” from Global Cannabis Times, which features weekly recaps of all developments in cannabis, as well as interviews with industry luminaries. Jon is a graduate of Brown University, and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

Katharine Neer assists clients on New York state regulatory and legislative issues. Katie primarily focuses on regulatory compliance issues for heavily regulated industries, including cannabis, gaming, and financial services.

Prior to private practice, Katie served as Assistant Secretary for General Government and Financial Services in the New York State Governor’s Office. At the Governor’s office, Katie was a member of the state operations team overseeing policy and operations for six agencies: the Department of Financial Services (DFS); the State Insurance Fund; the Department of State; the Department of Tax and Finance; the Office of General Services; and the Gaming Commission. During her time in the Governor’s Office, Katie was responsible for negotiating and overseeing the implementation of several key policy initiatives, including Paid Family Leave, Ride-Share, and the DFS’s cybersecurity regulations.

Katie also gained in-house experience in the cannabis industry, working as the Director of Government Affairs for a multi-state-operator and Chair of the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association. In those roles, she gained a specialized understanding of the challenges facing cannabis operators in several states, including New York, where policymakers recently enacted legislation to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use.

Katie was listed as an attorney on The Best Lawyers in America, “Ones to Watch,” List for Administrative and Regulatory law in 2021. In 2018, she was profiled as an Albany 40 Under 40 Rising Star. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood.

A member of the New York State Bar, she received her J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law, her M.P.A. from Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, and her B.A. in political science from SUNY Albany, where she earned the 2009 SUNY Chancellor’s Award of Excellence and played Division I Lacrosse.

Jeremy Rivera is the embodiment of resilience and redemption, transforming his past into a catalyst for positive change in both the cannabis industry and his community. As the owner of Terp Bros Cannabis Dispensary in Astoria, Queens, Rivera's journey is a testament to the power of second chances and the pursuit of justice reform. A justice-involved CAURD licensee, Rivera's advocacy extends far beyond his business, as he actively seeks to provide opportunities for individuals from communities disproportionately affected by the war on drugs.

Released from prison in 2018, Rivera's personal transformation from a former gang member to a beacon of hope is remarkable. Embracing a life dedicated to positivity and progress, he channels his experiences into meaningful action, advocating for systemic change and empowerment. Through Terp Bros, Rivera not only offers high-quality cannabis products but also serves as a platform for social impact, fostering opportunities and pathways for those seeking to rebuild their lives.

With a deep commitment to justice reform and community empowerment, Jeremy Rivera exemplifies the potential for individuals to overcome adversity and create meaningful change. His story serves as an inspiration, reminding us all of the transformative power of resilience and the importance of giving back to those who have faced similar struggles.