WHO WE ARE
Together,
We Are CWIC
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We are a united team of Champion Women in Cannabis and Hemp working collectively to build Canada’s Green Economy from the ground up.
Together, we rise.
Together, we lead.
Together, we grow.
CWIC Board of Directors
The Canadian Women in Cannabis (CWIC) Board of Directors serves as the governance and strategic backbone of our national non-profit organization.
United by purpose, we are driven by a singular commitment: to build a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive cannabis and hemp industry across Canada—one where women lead, innovate, and thrive.
The foundation of CWIC's efforts is the vision and leadership of our Founder and Board Chairwoman, Donna Johannson. Her commitment ensures our ongoing focus on empowering women across all levels of the cannabis ecosystem.
The Board is comprised of individual trailblazers from Canada's cannabis
and hemp industry who share an interest in realizing the full potential for national and local economic growth within these sectors.
Our Guiding Principles
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CWIC’s strategy and daily operations are shaped by our
Mission, Vision, and our cornerstone 4 Pillars of Advocacy
the values that define who we are and how we lead.
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Our Mission
To build and grow a flourishing cannabis industry in Canada that boldly reflects equity, diversity, and inclusion—ensuring women are represented, respected, and uplifted from cultivation to executive leadership.
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Our Vision
To inspire, empower, and support women across the entire cannabis ecosystem.
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Our Values – CWIC’s 4 Pillars of Advocacy
1. Justice
Championing restorative justice and equitable participation
2. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Dismantling systemic barriers to create opportunities for all
3. Education
Promoting science based, factual and accessible learning, training, and resources
4. Sustainability
Promoting economic, environmental, and social sustainability
CWIC ADVISORY
Expertise in Action
Our work is strengthened by the dedication and wisdom
of the
CWIC Advisory Committee
A dynamic group of women professionals,
industry pioneers, advocates, and
subject-matter experts from across the
cannabis and hemp ecosystems.
Their leadership ensures CWIC remains future-focused, evidence-based, and deeply connected to the women we serve.
We are deeply grateful for their dedication, and we honour the invaluable role they play in CWIC’s sustainability, vision, and success.
ADVISORS
CONTRIBUTE
FROM THE HEART
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🌿 Deep Expertise
Specialized knowledge in regulatory affairs, business growth, community health, cultivation, market trends, product innovation, and social justice reform.
🌿Strategic Leadership
A forward-looking lens that ensures CWIC’s initiatives remain relevant, impactful, and aligned with the evolving needs of the industry.
🌿Transformative Insight
Contributions that help shape a thriving ecosystem where women do more than participate—they lead, influence policy, and build the future of cannabis in Canada.