Published July 16, 2017, the Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) kick-off event featured Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, Laura Day Rivero, and Dr. Elizabeth Bennett. They addressed the need for robust

Published July 16, 2017, the Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) kick-off event featured Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, Laura Day Rivero, and Dr. Elizabeth Bennett. They addressed the need for robust labor and environmental standards in cannabis; Rivero shared sustainable practices, and Dr. Bennett discussed political economy. Ashley Preece presented a certification program for labor standards, third-party inspections, and state uniformity. The ECA later merged with the Organic Cannabis Association, forming the Cannabis Certification Council, with Preece as Executive Director.

More info here; Part 4 here on EarthSayers.tv. Produced by Barry Heidt, curated by Ruth Ann Barrett.

The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kick-off event in March 2017, featuring Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. The discussion addressed the cannabis industry's need for

The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kick-off event in March 2017, featuring Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. The discussion addressed the cannabis industry's need for robust labor and environmental standards. Laura Day Rivero shared her expertise in sustainable practices, while Dr. Elizabeth Bennett provided insights from Lewis & Clark College.

Following the event, the Cannabis Certification Council was established, merging the ECA and the Organic Cannabis Association, with Ashley Preece named Executive Director. This content, including a Q&A session (Part 4), was produced by Barry Heidt and curated by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv. Part 3 is available here on EarthSayers.tv.

The talk "Women and Educational Expression" confronts a quiet crisis in education: the expectation for women to remain calm. This often leads to emotional suppression, disguised as

The talk "Women and Educational Expression" confronts a quiet crisis in education: the expectation for women to remain calm. This often leads to emotional suppression, disguised as professionalism, where women are pressured to "keep the peace" or "not overreact." Such a culture silences authentic expression.

Presented at a TEDx event, this talk, featuring Ashley's theme, aims to unlearn this suppressive calm. Its goal is to empower women and cultivate a generation of emotionally whole students. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Climate change is a major global challenge. Ashley, founder and CEO of waste technology startup Monty Compost Co, proposes composting as a sustainable solution to this problem.

With dual

Climate change is a major global challenge. Ashley, founder and CEO of waste technology startup Monty Compost Co, proposes composting as a sustainable solution to this problem.

With dual degrees in Business Management and IT from the University of Queensland (2018) and international experience, Ashley founded Monty Compost Co. The company develops hardware and digital technologies for efficient, accessible composting, directly addressing the significant challenge of organic and food waste.

In her TEDx talk, Ashley will share powerful insights on achieving sustainability and solving climate change through innovative composting. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Social media significantly influences public opinion and policy. Join this session to learn effective tips for discussing carbon pricing on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and help boost this

Social media significantly influences public opinion and policy. Join this session to learn effective tips for discussing carbon pricing on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and help boost this crucial online conversation.

Your guide is Ashley Hunt-Martorano, CCL Marketing Manager. Ashley co-founded CCL's Long Island chapter in 2012 and previously organized annual conferences. She now ensures CCL's core character is evident across all marketing, including social media.

Discover more about Ashley's extensive background at her full bio.