Meet Our Special Guests
The Sesh has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the most influential voices in the cannabis industry. For our larger-scale events, the moderator and panelists zone in on one or two key topics that address current events or important focus areas within the cannabis space. These 45-minute panel discussions are a way to dive into what's happening and keep it educational and impactful. We think it's important to engage with the audience. Each session concludes with a dynamic Q&A, giving guests the opportunity to ask questions and share their insights. The result is a collaborative and informative experience that strengthens connections within the cannabis community.
The Moderators
Holly Hillyer
Utokia Farms
SESSION 1:
Entourage Effect &
Fresh Cannabis
It all started with Holly, a second generation farm girl from Vernonia, Oregon. A horse-riding accident stole Holly's vibrant world, replacing it with a muted landscape of prescription pills. Trapped in a fog of side effects, she was desperate to find an alternative. She turned to home made cannabis edibles her parents made for her. This experience changed the trajectory of her life forever and became the seed for Utokia.
AJ - OG
Leaf Magazine
RE: Stash
SESSION 2:
Terpenes & Cannabis
Categorization
Angela-Jordan Aguilar, known to the Cannabis Community as Aj.OG, is a uniquely skilled entrepreneur with a speciality in Media publishing and a focus on emerging and innovative wellness technologies. In 2011 as a Washington native residing in Seattle, promoting conscious & ethical business; Aj found herself passionately supporting the brave advocates & entrepreneurs of the cannabis movement. She currently publishes a column, "Elevate Your Fate," in Leaf Media Magazine, offering enlightened reviews monthly. As a podcast co-host for Leaf Life, Aj shares wellness minded, eco conscious insights into the evolving cannabis landscape weekly. She is also the co-owner of the RE:STASH Cannabis Growler, the world’s 1st certified child-proof, Mason jar. A sustainable exit container solution for cannabis storage. Passionate about eco-conscious advocacy, Aj leads the "Bring Deli Style Back" sustainability movement, pushing for environmentally responsible practices within the cannabis industry.
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Tucker Holland
Entourage Cannabis
SESSION 3
Sustainability in Cannabis
Tucker Holland is the Co-founder, CFO, and Processing Director of Entourage Cannabis, where he oversees financial operations, develops and refines production processes, and leads research and development for new product lines. With nearly a decade in the industry, Tucker has been instrumental in designing and improving extraction systems and operations, earning numerous awards in every product category since the company transitioned to adult-use cannabis in 2017. A graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma with a B.S. in Chemistry - Education, Tucker was a five-year member of the football team and served as team captain in his senior year. After teaching high school chemistry for a year, he moved to Oregon with his wife and brother to launch Entourage Cannabis, then known as CBDiscovery. Since then, he has played a key role in expanding the company’s capabilities, including most recently spearheading the development of an award-winning solventless extraction product line in 2023. As CFO, Tucker has helped guide Entourage Cannabis through industry shifts, product expansions, and exponential growth, establishing a unique financial model that supports local farms while keeping products affordable. He is also actively involved in industry organizations such as CIAO and ASTM, advocating for fair regulations and standards that uplift the cannabis industry and its workforce. Beyond his professional achievements, Tucker is a devoted Christian, husband, and father of two. He is passionate about building a thriving industry while upholding the values that matter most in his personal and professional life. Connect with Tucker to learn more about his work in cannabis innovation and industry advocacy.
The PANELISTS
Session 2
Terpenes & Cannabis Categorization
Angel Horta
Bald Peak Farm
Angel started with Chalice 6.5 years ago as a budtender and has since worked through various roles, including store manager, driver, wholesale, and onboarding manager, ultimately landing in intake management. With a strong focus on exceptional customer service, team support, and ensuring brands are properly represented, he takes pride in delivering clear, impactful messages to customers. Angel is dedicated to fostering team confidence and ensuring the farm’s and brand's needs are always prioritized."
Marianne Cursetjee
Alibi Cannabis
As a cancer survivor inspired by how cannabis improved my health while undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, I founded and built Alibi Cannabis, a cannabis company rooted in quality. We have built a phenomenal team and grow amazing flower for the Oregon market. A strong relationship builder, I help accelerate the cannabis market growth through a cultivated network of partnerships across industry and trade organizations. Working together, we influence industry-wide policies, rules, and laws related to cannabis, improve product quality, and build relationships across the cannabis market, keeping abreast of industry trends and market fluctuations.
Alec Dixon
SC Labs
Alec Dixon is a US Navy veteran and Co-Founder / Director of Client Relations of SC Labs. Alec’s work with SC Labs includes educational outreach & support, developing & implementing the Emerald Cup Cannabis classification system, data / trend analysis, and working with clients through root cause analysis and environmental assessments to overcome and transcend compliance testing fails as well essential oil optimization and preservation strategies. Alec's past 2 decades of experience and service to the Cannabis plant; from cultivation, to hydroponic retail sales/ consulting, to being inundated within the Science of Cannabis and patient focused treatments has led him to become a leading expert in the field.
Session 3
Sustainability in Cannabis
April 24, 2025
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Brian Niestrath
Green Bandit
Brian Niestrath began growing cannabis under a $10 fluorescent light at age 15—unbeknownst to his parents. The project itself was a failure, but germinating a few seeds and watching them grow sparked a lifelong passion for caring for plants. Today, Brian and his wife, Sarah, own and operate Rolling Cascades Farm in Eagle Point, where they cultivate Green Bandit, top-shelf sungrown cannabis, and run Pepita's Garden, their fruits and vegetables venture. Their farm is Sun+Earth Certified, reflecting their commitment to regenerative, all-natural, and organic practices. Brian believes the best produce is grown with compassion—for the planet and for those who enjoy its fruits.
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Riley Hunter
P3 Distributing
In 2018 Riley was already working on his homestead, as a Portland native and cannabis enthusiast Riley found himself driving for a small packaging supplier based out of Milwaukie delivering Pop tops to dispensaries. Riley and the P3 team couldn’t stand the amount of plastic coming from the industry and packaging he sold and started work to build what would become the P3 Recycling program. Today Riley is P3’s recycling manager as well as the territory manager for the east side of Portland. One of Riley’s key strengths is his ability to innovate and develop systems that work. Our program has gone from a table and some boxes to processing thousands of pounds of plastic and other recyclables per month. Riley has worked to learn the systems in place for processing waste and how to make P3 fit into those systems. Working with local processors Riley has ensured that P3’s materials are finding a viable end market, an integral part of successful recycling. While working at P3 Riley has become well versed in sustainable packaging options in cannabis and is a strong advocate for understanding the entire life cycle of the product. Riley’s passion for sustainability extends into his personal life as well. Growing his own livestock and cultivating his own food, Riley works for a greener future.
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Matthew Glyer
Hemp Press/Printed on Hemp
A longtime cannabis enthusiast, Matthew began teaching hemp fiber workshops in 2012 as a way to share his knowledge and catalyze discussion around the virtues, benefits, and vast uses of Cannabis Sativa. Living in Oregon, surrounded by both the majestic old growth trees as well as the logging industry, Matthew recognized the need for an alternative and sustainable paper fiber source, especially in serving the rising demand of the fastest growing industry in the country: Cannabis. His grassroots approach to a hemp-based business is to energize a consumer base toward using everyday hemp fiber goods giving further incentive to domestic farmers to grow industrial hemp and factories to process that hemp. With a focus on hemp paper goods and printing services as well as product and packaging innovation, Matthew’s goal is to restore a sustainable domestic hemp economy that provides meaningful industrial, agricultural and manufacturing jobs to American families.