Krista Whitley is a cannabis industry entrepreneur who ranked #21 on the 2019 list of top female executives in the field. Starting as a single mother, she grew her first cannabis business into a global enterprise, with a leadership team and Board of Directors made up entirely of women. 

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Her company gained recognition for its high standards and focus on improving life for both people and animals, earning accolades from Forbes Green Entrepreneur and the Cannabis Business Awards. After leading the development of nine cannabis brands, Krista sold her business to a NASDAQ-listed company. She is now pursuing a B.S. in Biology at UNLV.