Annie Rouse

Annie Rouse is a professional with a focus on creating sustainable and high-quality operations within the hemp supply chain, spanning from farm to finished product. She holds an impressive educational background including a BS in Economics and International Business from the University of Kentucky, along with additional studies in International Marketing, International Finance, and Spanish.

Rouse pursued further education by attaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a specialization in Business Sustainability and Quantitative Analysis from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. She also obtained a Master's Degree in Business, Sustainability, and Development from the same institute.

With a wealth of experience across various organizations, Annie Rouse has served in roles such as Chief Operating Officer at OP Innovates, Co-Founder at Anavii Market, and as CEO and Founder of Overcome LLC. She has also worked as an Advisor at Greenman Gardens, Founder and Owner of A. Rouse Production, and Sustainability Manager at Electric Forest Music Festival - Electricology.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Rouse has engaged in academic pursuits, serving as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar focusing on hemp-related research. She has also showcased her expertise through a podcast series titled 'Anslinger: The untold cannabis conspiracy', accessible on platforms like iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and ThinkHempyThoughts.com.

Annie Rouse has a diverse background that includes roles such as Lead Researcher in Life Cycle Assessment during her U.S. Fulbright Fellowship in Canada, Content Developer at Global Hemp Group, Inc., and Research Assistant for Supply Chain Management at the Fisher Graduate School of International Management. Her experiences range from positions in sustainability outreach and environmental research to ecotourism projects, contributing to her well-rounded skill set.