Who We Are
Empowering Cannabis Businesses for Quality and Compliance.
At the Association of Cannabis Accreditors, our mission is to provide trusted and comprehensive accreditation services for the cannabis industry, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
The Cannabis industry has a problem...
- Problem: The current cannabis accreditation landscape lacks standardized, transparent, and efficient processes, leading to inconsistencies and inefficiencies in evaluating cannabis-related businesses, training providers, and industry associations.
- Solution: Our cannabis accreditation program addresses these challenges by providing a comprehensive, streamlined, and credible framework that improves the quality, enhances credibility, and meets the evolving needs of the cannabis industry.
Program Objectives
Our cannabis accreditation program aims to establish industry-leading standards, enhance transparency, and foster continuous improvement in cannabis-related businesses, training providers, and industry associations.
Methodology
We utilize a rigorous evaluation process that combines comprehensive assessments, stakeholder feedback, and performance metrics to ensure accurate and reliable accreditation outcomes.
Unique Features
Our program differentiates itself through innovative evaluation methods, including future Human Resource Services and Review Portals for other Partners and Members to use, which will provide enhanced insights and value to accredited entities.
Our Approach
Through our rigorous evaluation processes, we empower cannabis businesses to demonstrate their commitment to excellence and foster consumer confidence. By promoting transparency and accountability, we aim to advance the legitimacy and responsible growth of the cannabis industry, ultimately contributing to the well-being of patients, consumers, and communities worldwide.
Our Services
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Business Accreditation
Lead the way in the Cannabis Industry with credibility, validity and confidence with our exclusive accreditation programs.
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Cannabis College Courses
From focused studies to Continuing Education, our learning goes with you wherever you go.
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Consumers Club Member Programs
Access exclusive Member Programs with promos, events, networking and opportunities.
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Cannabis Times News
Providing you with credible need to know news, have to see happenings, and got to get products within our Accredited partners and providers.
MEET OUR TEAM
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ADAM SESSA
Chief Executive Officer
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SEAN MCHUE
Chief Financial Officer
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TANYA YALLEY BS, MBA
Director of Education
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KATE AWADA
Director of Compliance
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MATT OCKRIM
Director of Monetization
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OLIVER BOWEN, BS
Director of Creativity
“The Cannabis Industry is in dire need of National Standards of Operating and Processing, the Association of Cannabis Accreditors has plans to offer even better than just that.”
— ADAM SESSA, CEO