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Steph Sherer, Founder and President
email: [email protected]
phone: (202) 857-4272
Steph Sherer is founder and President of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), the largest national member-based organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists, and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research.
Her direct experience with the medical benefits of cannabis and her political organizing background led Steph to form ASA in 2002 with the purpose of building a strong grassroots movement to protect patients and their rights. As a powerful advocate, a skilled spokesperson, and an energetic initiator of campaigns, Steph has trained over 100,000 individuals across the country on civic engagement.
Steph has become the foremost international leader and expert on medical cannabis patient advocacy and, alongside the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), has created the first industry standards in the areas of distribution, cultivation, analytics, and manufacturing, packaging, and labeling.
Geoffrey Marshall, Operations Manager
email: [email protected]
phone: (202) 618-6971
Geoffrey Marshall joined Americans For Safe Access as the Office and Membership assistant in 2015. He brings a dedication to organization and efficiency to the role, where he works to facilitate the organization’s operations and workflows. A graduate of The College of Idaho, Geoffrey’s background has largely focused in the world of non-profit development including time at the Marijuana Policy Project. His own experience with medical cannabis (besides the myriad of policy arguments) prompted his work with drug policy reform and cannabis legalization. He oversees web content, outreach, and membership and helps ASA integrate new tech and practices.
Paul Marini, Technical Director
email: [email protected]
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Paul has been a part of ASA since its inception working in a variety of roles. Having gained experience in logistics through his involvement in the anti-globalization movement, Paul has been instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of ASA. Now, his deep knowledge of full-stack web technologies and non-profit tools caters to the diverse needs of non-profit organizations, helping them achieve their mission and make a positive impact.
Amy Marasco, National Field & Volunteer Coordinator
email: [email protected]
phone: (202) 618-6972
Amy Marasco is a forward-thinking and versatile professional with an extensive background in business development, team leadership, marketing, and systems consulting. She has always had a strong sense of social justice and has significant experience with political organizing and grassroots advocacy. She holds a Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics and is completing her Doctorate in Health Sciences with a focus on policy and leadership. As a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Amy has been working exclusively with medical cannabis patients since 2019 and provides a supportive, evidence-based, whole-person approach to patient care. A dedicated and passionate advocate for medical cannabis patient rights, she believes it is vital to keep these rights at the forefront of legalization efforts and regulations.
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Antonio Frazier, Interim PFC Director
Antonio Frazier is the president of Sonoma Lab Works. Formerly VP of Operations at CannaSafe, he made the business the first ISO licensed, and PFC certified, cannabis lab in the world, and the leading market shareholder in California. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Furman University, where and a B.S. in Materials Engineering from Clemson. Frazier began his career as a Nuclear Quality Engineer for the Tennessee Valley Authority, certifying and verifying the final construction of nuclear components. He then moved into aerospace engineering, performing quality assurance for the foundry, testing lab, heat treat, and special finishing departments for SKF USA (Baltimore). Frazier enjoys using his industrial, public safety-focused skillset to forge the standards of a burgeoning industry; cannabis is a huge bonus.
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