Cannabis Action Network is a state-wide not-for-profit. We are made up of an experienced leadership team implementing strategies that bring us closer to ending cannabis prohibition. We believe people should have access to the whole plant, that home cultivation should be a right and that no one should be punished for personal use of cannabis.
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More about Florida Cannabis Action Network
Our Mission
The purpose of Florida Cannabis Action Network (FLCAN)Â is to generate public support for sensible cannabis policies and to assist in the implementation thereof; to provide a forum for the public to speak out on this issue of national social concern; to educate the public regarding the consequences of cannabis prohibition and to raise funds to promote these civic purposes.
Guiding Principles
Our guiding principles set us apart from other membership based cannabis reform organizations. We are the human entourage effect; when you combine our talents, we are greater than we are alone. Those who share our love of cannabis, our understanding of the relationship between people and the plant or our desire to end prohibition and see justice served should join today.
Our Promise
We promise to speak the truth about cannabis, to be a persistent and unabating voice for the cannabis plant and the people who use it. Guaranteed!
Privacy Policy
Our status as a Florida Not-for-Profit allows us to protect our membership list. Your information is safe with us. We will never sell your information or share your contact information with anyone else. We use PayPal and a secure online payment service called Democracy Engine to collect money online.
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Meet the team
Tabitha Burress
Communications Chair
Tabitha has spent the last 8 years studying herbal medicine and natural healing. After finishing out the 2019 legislative session, Tabitha joined our leadership team as our Communications Chair.
David McKinney
Board of Directors
David joined Florida Cannabis Action Network in 2003 under Kevin Aplin and Jodi James; and in 2011, became an officer as the business reorganized under Cathy Jordan’s leadership. David is software sales engineer for Nuance Communications, a global healthcare IT company.
Bob Ohlwiler
Board of Directors
Full legalization has been Bob's goal since joining Florida CAN and he plans to retire when Florida and the United States are fully legalized.
Arnold Diehl
Board of Directors
Located on the Treasure Coast, Arnold Diehl is a longtime activist and advocate, serving as Secretary for the Board of Directors.
Cathy Jordan
Grievance Chair
Cathy Jordan served as President & CEO for FLCAN from 2012 to 2016. As the immediate past president she now chairs the Grievance and Nominating Committees.
Antonio “Tony” Bailey US Army (Retired)
Leadership Team
Tony chairs the Veterans Committee.
Carolyn Karpel
Leadership Team
Carolyn joined the leadership team of Florida Cannabis Action Network in 2015. She is on the legislative committee and loves researching candidates and their campaign finance filings.Â
Josephine Cannella-Krehl
Leadership Team
Josephine serves on the FLCAN Leadership Team.
Charlotte Lambers
Leadership Team
Charlotte Lambers joined the leadership team in 2018. Her dedication to assuring patients had current and factual information drove her towards FLCAN. Her compassion for people and her passion for justice makes her a great fit in the FLCAN leadership team.
Jodi James
Board of Directors
Jodi James is a respected speaker, teacher, debater, strategic planner, thought-leader, and mentor with more than 20-years experience in cannabis policy
Josh Lavy
Executive Director
Joshua Lavy is part of a growing number of millennials who recognize the failure of America's Drug Policies and their power to change the future. He took on the role of Executive Director in July 2019 after a year as associate director.
Ethel Rowland
President & CEO
Ethel Rowland has served as President of FLCAN since 2016. She is the 3rd President since the organization's founding in 1997. She works to free the plant for all its uses: food, fuel, fiber, pharmacopoeia and fun.
