Evelyn Chase

Evelyn Chase, 36, is a PR specialist with over 7 years of experience in the cannabis industry. Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, she watched the market grow up — from the first licensed dispensaries to publicly traded IPOs. Today she is based in Los Angeles, helping brands tell their story in a way that earns trust from both regulators and consumers. Her approach is simple: cannabis isn't counterculture and it isn't Big Pharma — it's an industry finally learning to talk about itself like a grown-up

Published Posts

Pennsylvania Green Lights Medical Marijuana Research Program

Published: July 4, 2019

The Pennsylvania Department of Health recently agreed to fund a medical marijuana research program that will enlist the help of state medical schools and licensed cannabis cultivators. Drexel University College…

Idaho Cannabis Coalition Launches Ballot Campaign

Published: July 2, 2019

Several states are pushing towards cannabis legalization as the 2020 election approaches. The Idaho Cannabis Coalition recently launched a campaign to gather signatures for a medical marijuana initiative they want…

Missouri Opens Application Process for Medical Marijuana Patients

Published: July 1, 2019

Missouri’s medical marijuana program decided to kick off a little earlier than planned as officials announced that they would be accepting applications for medical marijuana patients starting last Friday, instead…

Massachusetts Approves New Cannabis Regulations for Marijuana Delivery Services and Social Cafes

Published: June 28, 2019

Yesterday, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission approved the new regulations for the medical and recreational marijuana industry. There are several changes in this version of the drafted regulations which will…

Ireland’s Medical Marijuana Access Approved for 5 Year Pilot Program

Published: June 27, 2019

More than two years ago, Health Minister Simon Harris promised to provide medical marijuana access to patients with certain debilitating conditions in Ireland. Yesterday, Harris finally signed a legal order…

Top Marijuana Companies Form Global Cannabis Partnership to Promote Sustainability

Published: June 26, 2019

The cannabis industry has waited decades for the opportunity to engage in legal commerce, and now that it’s a reality, there is a responsibility to change the perception of consumers….

Illinois Becomes the 11th State to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

Published: June 25, 2019

Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law that will legalize recreational cannabis in Illinois starting January 2020. This is a momentous victory for cannabis reform in the state…

House Votes to Protect Marijuana Businesses

Published: June 21, 2019

Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of amending the Commerce, Justice, State (CJS) Appropriations Bill to protect marijuana businesses in states where it has been legalized for medical…

Committee to Consider Medical Marijuana for Veterans

Published: June 20, 2019

The House Veterans Affairs Committee will be holding a hearing today to discuss the use of medical marijuana for veterans who suffer from chronic pain, PTSD and other service-related issues.They…

Rhode Island Budget Proposal to Add Six New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Published: June 19, 2019

The Rhode Island legislature released their budget proposal last week that will add six more medical marijuana dispensaries in addition to the three existing retailers. The proposal allows each of…