Devon Richardson is a seasoned strategist with nearly a decade of experience in the cannabis industry across various markets. She is widely recognized for her expertise in driving revenue through effective supply chain management.

Throughout her career, Richardson has developed innovative strategies that led to significant expansion for multiple businesses, including her marketing agency, a prominent California-based cannabis manufacturer, and distributor, and LeafLink, the largest cannabis wholesale marketplace.

As the former Head of Expansion at LeafLink, Richardson played a crucial role in the company's success by implementing market-specific strategies to overcome regulatory hurdles and expand the platform's reach, resulting in substantial revenue growth.

Currently based in New York, Richardson utilizes her extensive network and industry knowledge to assist cannabis businesses in strategic positioning and growth both locally and globally. Her commitment to purposeful work and building meaningful relationships has been instrumental in her success and has inspired others in the industry.

Richardson believes that a combination of expertise, agility, and a strong focus on profitability is key to succeeding in the cannabis sector. She consistently delivers results that enhance business performance, whether collaborating with industry leaders, operators, or implementing market-tailored strategies.

Education-wise, Richardson studied Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship at the University of Baltimore and has a background from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and Thomas S. Wootton High School.

With a rich professional history, Richardson has held various key positions in organizations like D&CO ADVISORY, Backbone, LeafLink, NERVE CANNABIS CONSULTING, Cannabrand, and Xerox. Her roles have spanned from business development to sales to founding and leading companies within the cannabis and consulting sectors.