“As people of color on the legitimate side of legal sale, James is writing a different story. She points out that running three businesses, as well as making appearances at industry conferences and chamber of commerce events, helps fight one of the major stereotypes and stigmas associated with using marijuana: That those who use it are lazy felons. “

- Fast Company magazine

As the nation’s first Black cannabis licensee, Wanda continues to be an industry disrupter, sounding the alarm of over policing Black communities, the disproportionate number of Black people incarcerated for cannabis and the nearly complete lack of Black ownership in cannabis. 

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston Transition Team 2023

Elected University of Colorado Regent 2022

Biden-Harris National Finance Committee 2020

Gubernatorial Appointment, Colorado Tourism Board 2019

Governor Jared Polis Transition Team 2019

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Obama for America National Finance Committee 2008

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Los Angeles Small Business Commission 2004

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