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The CHAYA Project

Cannabis, Health, and Young Adults

CHAYA Community Advisory Board (CAB)

A special “shout out ” to our Community Advisory Board (CAB) members, whose dedication, generosity with their time and insights, and love for this study have enormously enriched this work! We look forward to continuing this partnership and journey together. 

Below is a running list of our valued CAB members. Please let us know if you’d like additional information about our CAB or want to find out how to get involved! 
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​Clarissa Resendez - Cannabis Consultant, Founder of Cannakeen

​Eric Bixler - Detective 3, LA Police Department, Olympic Division Narcotics

Winslow Bouhier - Youth Member

Alice Cepeda, PhD - Study Consultant, University of Southern California, School of Social Work

Nathan Donahoe - Former elected official, West Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

William Eidelman, MD - Physician, Natural Medicine

Jeffrey I. Gold, PhD - Professor of Anesthesiology, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California

Charlie Kaplan, PhD - Research Professor and Associate Dean of Research, University of Southern California

Tina Kim, PhD - Chief, Epidemiology & Science; Substance Abuse Prevention and Control, LAC DPH

Irene Lim - Director, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program; Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital LA

Lynne Lyman, MPA - State Director, California; Drug Policy Alliance

Nick Marrow - Private Investigator, Nick Marrow & Associates

Liz McDuffie - Director MCC Training Program, Medical Cannabis Caregivers Institute

Christina Morales - Youth Member

Karen Pike - Cofounder, Medical Cannabis Caregivers Institute

Terrance Powell - Director, Bureau of District Surveillance & Enforcement, Environmental Health Division

Jeff Raber, PhD - President, The Werc Shop, Inc.

Mari Radzik - Coordinator of Mental Health Services; Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital LA

Amanda Reiman, PhD, MSW - Policy Manager, California; Drug Policy Alliance

Mojave Richmond - Farming Consultant

Peter Tejera - Co-owner, Herbalcure

Jean Tong - Organizer, Dispensary Worker's Union

Lorena Velasquez - Prevention Coordinator, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program; Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital LA
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • The CHAYA team
    • Study Timeline
    • CHAYA Community Advisory Board (CAB)
  • Research
    • Our Work & Research
    • Publications
    • Presentations
    • Science Briefs
    • Infographics
    • Where Our Participants are From
  • Marijuana News
  • Social Services Resources
    • Hotlines
    • Medical Marijuana Services
    • Legal Services
    • Substance Abuse
    • Emergency Housing and Drop-in Services
    • Medical Care Services
    • Faith-Based Support
  • FAQs
  • Contact us