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Advisory Board

Physicians. Researchers. Industry pioneers.

Clover Leaf University's advisory board spans medicine, chemical safety, policy, and business — the same regulatory-minded discipline that got CLU licensed in the first place.

The Board

Who advises Clover Leaf University

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Dr. David Bearman, M.D.

Medicinal Cannabis

One of the most clinically experienced physicians in the U.S. in medicinal marijuana, with 40 years in substance abuse treatment and prevention. Former Co-Director of the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic's drug treatment program and recipient of the Santa Barbara Medical Society's Humanitarian Recognition Award.

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Dr. Jose Franceschini

Medicine

Affiliated with the School of Medicine at Universidad Central del Caribe, bringing an international medical perspective to CLU's advisory board.

Universidad Central del Caribe
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Neal Langerman

Chemical Safety

Forty years of experience in chemical process safety with a global reputation in the field, including deep expertise in butane and CO2 extraction safety — critical knowledge for any manufacturing-track curriculum.

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Shawn Coleman

Policy

Began his career in marijuana policy as a Legislative Assistant to Representative Jared Polis, a national congressional leader on cannabis policy reform.

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Chris Foltz

Business Strategy

Managing Director of Responsible Solutions Ltd., a Silicon Valley-based global advisory firm. A sought-after strategic advisor and startup transformation strategist with a well-documented personal turnaround story.

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Justin Wilson, MBA

Retail & Brand

Founder of two leading cannabis retail brands — Piece of Mind (1997) and Satori (2014) — now operating over 20 locations across multiple states. Holds an MBA from Eastern Washington University.

Eastern Washington University
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Mark Batson

Culture & Media

An American producer, musician, and songwriter who has worked on albums with Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Eminem, Dave Matthews Band, and Sting, and composed music for film and television including "I, Tonya" and "American Hustle."

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Ken Anderson

Distribution

Leadership at Original Green Distribution, bringing supply-chain and distribution expertise to the board.

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Neil Demers

Industry Operations

Expert across retail, cultivation, and edible/concentrate operations within the cannabis industry.

Real Oversight

The same regulatory discipline that got us licensed governs who advises us.

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