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HISTORY
Leaf Medic was created in 2018 to serve the Ohio medical cannabis industry. It began as licensed vocational school accredited and approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (OSBCCS). Leaf Medic was the second OSBCCS approved school to provide cannabis education in Ohio. In May of 2019, Leaf Medic expanded into Michigan, forming the first licensed cannabis vocational school in the state at that time. In spring of 2022, Leaf Medic was converted to a training company dropping it’s licensed school status. Leaf Medic as a training company partners with multi-state operators as well as individual license holders in providing quality employee education and training.
In 2022, Leaf Medic expanded in partnership with Emerald Consulting to provide business consultative services for parties interested in entering the cannabis industry. Our consultative services have expanded to include assistance with applications, standard operating procedures, security, and strategic planning.
DR. KAREN KORN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO
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MEET OUR TEAM
Dr. Karen Korn has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, researcher, and educational leader. She holds a bachelor’s degree in art history from the University of Cincinnati (DAAP), a master’s degree in anthropology from Indiana University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership in Higher Education from the University of Dayton.
Dr. Korn served as the academic head and curriculum designer for the School of Advertising Art/Modern College of Design in Kettering, Ohio, where her leadership resulted in multiple graduating cohorts achieving 100% placement in their chosen careers.
In South Dakota, Dr. Korn partnered with Emerald Consulting to successfully draft cannabis industry applications and related materials. More recently, she led the submission of two U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program ABA2 grants, securing a total of $16 million on behalf of 10K MA. She has also co-authored curriculum for the U.S. Forest Service and other federal agencies, showcasing her expertise in education and grant development.
Samantha specializes in helping businesses and entrepreneurs achieve their goals by crafting innovative strategies and implementing tools for sustainable growth. Her focus is on understanding customer needs to create strategic plans that enhance the customer experience, boost efficiency, ensure transparency, and increase shareholder value. Samantha achieves this through strategic initiatives, data-driven business cases, streamlining operations, and identifying new growth opportunities.
With a proven track record across industries, Samantha has held key leadership roles:
- Strategy Director at LexisNexis: Managed the customer journey from pre-sale to account maintenance, ensuring seamless operations for state and local government clients.
- Head of Strategic Planning at JPMorgan Asset Management: Defined KPIs, implemented systems, and developed metrics to drive success in institutional asset management.
- Global Strategist at Christie’s: Led global solutions, expanded business models, and facilitated entry into emerging markets for the world’s largest auction house.
- Management Consultant: Advised multinational firms on growth opportunities, performance analytics, and process improvements.
Samantha holds a BS in Finance and Marketing and an MBA in Global Business from New York University, further supporting her expertise in driving impactful business outcomes.
CATHLEEN S. GRAHAM, BSN, RN CHPN
FOUNDER AND CEO, CATHLEEN S. GRAHAM, INTEGRATIVE EDUCATION
LEAF MEDIC MEDICAL CANNABIS ADVISOR
Cathleen is an experienced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Registered Nurse who served as Regional Service Ops Manager for one of the nation’s largest hospice programs. With more than twenty years’ experience in health care, she is an internationally-respected speaker, having been awarded Americans for Safe Access’s Medical Professional of the Year in 2019. Cathleen is an experienced cannabis educator, leader in the field of end-of-life care and an expert on medical cannabis. She serves as an educational resource for physicians, staff & community agencies.
Cathleen is Founder/CEO of Cathleen S. Graham, Integrative Education. Her earlier cannabis ventures include being Founder/CEO of Cannabis Nurse, a holistic education and consulting company specializing in cannabis information, as well as the Michigan Cannabis Education Network, a community-based cannabis education company. Cathleen has several county contracts to provide cannabis education to Michigan communities.