

Ava Callender Concepcion, Esq.
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@AvaCConcepcion
Acting Chair at @MA_Cannabis. @Harvard YALP alum. @BosBizJournal 40 Under 40. HBCU grad @jcsuniversity. MBA @bccarrollschool. Opinions are my own.






Acting Chair @AvaCConcepcion recently joined @IssueNBCBoston to discuss the federal reclassification of marijuana, the Commission’s Social Equity Program, and other agency updates. Watch: nbcboston.com/news/politics/…




Applications for the Commission's Social Equity Program are now open! Wondering if you’re eligible to participate? To view the eligibility criteria, visit masscannabiscontrol.com/equity/getting…

Right now, marijuana has the same status under federal law as heroin and is labeled as more dangerous than fentanyl or cocaine—which makes no scientific sense. President Biden has called on the DEA to review this policy, and it’s time for them to act. huffpost.com/entry/lawmaker…

Thank you, @HarvardHBS, for hosting the Cannabis Business Conference last weekend! Acting Chair @AvaCConcepcion and stakeholders from CT, VT, NJ and NY spoke about supporting legacy operators' transition to the legal market and safe, effective access to cannabis in the Northeast.








Happy Beyoncé Release Day to all who celebrate! 🤠My #COWBOYCARTER top five in no particular order: 1) II MOST WANTED 2) 16 CARRIAGES (in sequence on the album) 3) YA YA 4) PROTECTOR 5) JOLENE Honorable mentions for TYRANT, LEVII’S JEANS, and BODYGUARD!



Before joining @MA_Cannabis, I worked in @MAStateHouse creating MA’s expungement laws in the wake of cannabis legalization. Joining @SeeRCC was a full circle moment and a reminder of the big picture. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences.

This past weekend, Commission staff and Acting Chair @AvaCConcepcion attended the Changing Legacies Expungement Clinic at @SeeRCC to provide resources and answer questions about the Social Equity Program. Thank you to @masscultivated and @AYRWellness for hosting!



