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A respected voice in the Arizona

community, Parisa serves as Market Leader for the Women Grow - Phoenix chapter, fundraising chair for Mom Force , an organization that works to eliminate stigmas associated with responsible Cannabis consumption, and volunteers with the Marijuana Policy Project ( MPP ). In addition to her advocacy, Parisa is the Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships for Mary Jane Marketing, LLC., a digital-focused Cannabis consulting firm.

other pharmaceuticals because of the side effects.

It was at this point that the search for palliatives began. She got a medical marijuana caregiver card, for her daughter so she could get her access to products with CBD and THC. Parisa Mansouri-Rad says the results were miraculous. “It helps with pain, sleeping, depression and anxiety. Also she’s not suffering from nausea anymore, not suffering from pain, her overall mood is better, she’s acting like a kid again.

After witnessing her daughter’s dramatic improvement, which left the teen well enough to fulfill her Make-A-Wish dream to meet Justin Bieber, Parisa decided to leverage her extensive

marketing and branding experience to re-brand the maligned Cannabis industry by educating the

public on the benefits of medicinal marijuana.

As part of the blossoming Cannabis sector, Paris a’s greatest passion comes from advocacy and education.

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