Julie Hanahan is a freelance writer and digital marketer for consumer and B2B markets, with over 5 years covering the cannabis space and more than 2 years supporting medical cannabis telehealth patients as an MMJ liaison. She lives in a small village in Ohio close to Lake Erie when she isn’t traveling. For fun she paints and draws poorly, but with great enthusiasm. She attended Vanderbilt University, and lives with three currently healthy plants. Yet to be fulfilled goals include seeing a moose in real life and performing an open mike stand-up set.
Education
Vanderbilt University, BA
Certifications & Affiliations
Cannabis Care Certification, Americans for Safe Access
Certified Cannabis Healer, Healer
HIPAA Certified Patient Medical Staff/Office
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