Attorney Maritza Perez Medina is the Director of the Office of Federal Affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance in Washington, DC, the leading organization in the US working to end the drug war. Maritza leads the organization’s federal legislative agenda and advocacy strategy to end the war on drugs. In this role, she lobbies Congress and the Administration on drug policy and criminal legal reform. Maritza is a graduate of the University of Nevada’s Reynolds School of Journalism and UC Berkeley School of Law. She is also a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia, California, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Maritza has been featured in various media outlets including The Washington Post, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Politico, Latino USA, and now The Canna Mom Show.

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Topics Discussed

(1:10) Welcome

(1:15) Ganja Goddess Gala

(1:38) Revival Wheeler Mansion in Orange, MA

(4:20) Old Cemeteries

(5:00) The Hidden Brain

(7:55) The Culture Corner with Dave – Netflix Series Eric

(10:25) Attorney Maritza Perez Medina Introduction

(11:30) Professional Journey

(15:00) Raised Mormon

(17:00) Work at DPA

(18:30) CAOA Bipartisan Support

(19:20) Rescheduling CSA from 1 – 3

(21:50) Add Your Voice with Public Comment

(25:11) M.O.R.E and C.A.O.A

(26:25) Parabola Center

(31:00) Advocacy Links: Engage in Public Comments

(31:40) Contact Local Representatives in House and Senate

(32:00) Drug Policy Alliance Website

(34:50) MAPS

(35:00) Personal Relationship and Family

(42:15) Marijuana History

(44:00) Is It Marijuana or Cannabis in Policy?

(45:00) Drug Policy Predictions

(49:25) Favorite Way to Consume

(49:55) Washington, DC Canna Status

(51:45) Connect with Maritza on Instagram or on Twitter or Drug Policy Alliance

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Maritza Perez Medina on Marijuana Policy Reform