Anne Forkutza started her career in customer experience and digital strategy at the age of 18, delivering award-winning campaigns for big brands such as Starbucks, Electronic Arts, and Nike. After years of working in digital strategy, Anne pivoted to the world of cannabis retail and has worked with some of the most influential cannabis retailers in the industry, including Cookies, Star Buds, SNDL and Native Roots.As Head of Social Impact & Industry Relations at Dutchie, Anne plays a key role in supporting New York’s social equity program, driven by her ability to create cross-sector alliances between nonprofits, businesses, and governments to foster positive societal change. She further contributes as an active member of the Policy and Retail Committees for the Cannabis Association of New York, with a goal to share strategic insights from New York to emerging new markets. Anne is also a member of the Asian Cannabis Roundtable and previously Technical Advisory Board Member of ACCRES (Association of Canadian Cannabis Retailers).Anne holds a Degree in Computer Sciences from Simon Fraser University and is a mentor for the University at Buffalo Entrepreneurship Program.