Makenna Campbell, M.S., M.Ed
Student Department Co-Chair
Makenna Campbell is Co-Chair of the Student Department and the host of the Student Education Speaker Series and other Association events and symposiums. While her main focus is in the cannabis space, she is passionate about achieving social equity in all spheres. Makenna has educated herself on these topics by attaining two graduate degrees. In 2023, she earned her M.S. in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics from UMaryland Baltimore where she also served as Executive Vice President, Advocacy for the Medical Cannabis Student Association (MCSA). Makenna completed her M.Ed in Community Engagement at Merrimack College in 2017.
Makenna’s professional experiences have centered on prospect research, grant writing, and community outreach for nonprofit organizations. She has had significant involvement in event planning as well as facilitating dialogues. As of August 2024, Makenna is an Investigator for the Cannabis Control Commission in Massachusetts, working to ensure safety and social equity for the Commonwealth.