Michelle Dumay

Michelle Dumay is a dedicated mother who has navigated the challenges of caring for a terminally ill child with multiple medical conditions, including a rare brain abnormality, cerebral palsy, blindness, quadriplegia, and seizures.

With over 1400 medical appointments under her belt, Michelle has become a seasoned caregiver and medical advocate, actively participating in patient advisory councils for children's hospitals and insurers.

Despite her background as a trained chemist, Michelle shifted her focus from conventional-pharma to exploring the medicinal benefits of cannabis in managing her daughter's seizures, leading to successful treatment.

Motivated by her daughter's positive response to cannabis, Michelle delved into advocacy work, aiming to petition insurance companies to cover the cost of cannabis medicine, only to discover regulatory hurdles around HIPAA compliance in the cannabis industry.

This challenge prompted Michelle to engage in cannabis governance, risk, and compliance, with a goal of addressing regulatory issues and advocating for medical cannabis patients' rights.

Having studied B.S. at Bennett College, Michelle has a diverse professional background, including roles as a Managing Partner at Digital Native Media, LLC, Principal at Ananda Distribution, and various positions focusing on mobile applications, revenue consulting, and media management.

Michelle Dumay's journey as a caregiver, medical advocate, and cannabis governance enthusiast showcases her dedication to fighting for improved healthcare access and regulatory compliance in the medical cannabis industry.