Our Team

Higher Education was created by a group of women who are dedicated to making cannabis education accessible, all while breaking the stigma around cannabis in the process. Our shared passion for cannabis education binds us, but each of us couldn’t be more different – from our career backgrounds to our geographical locations across the United States.

We believe the diversity among our group offers our team a unique advantage in providing the best cannabis education around. We were brought together as a group of students in pursuit of a Master’s in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics and we hope that our unity, shared experience, and knowledge can be utilized to help educate you in your cannabis journey.

MS in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics

The University of Maryland's Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics graduate program is the first of its kind. The 2-year, remote program is dedicated to educating graduate students across the United States about the current climate surrounding the medical cannabis industry. It is supported by renowned faculty and professionals of the like. Sound interesting? Click the button below to learn more!

MCST Program

Meet the Team

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Delaney Borrelli

Florida

Delaney Borrelli currently serves as a manager for Curaleaf Inc in Florida. She graduated with her Biomedical Sciences degree from the University of West Florida in May of 2021. Through her love for cannabis, she discovered the Masters in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics at the University of Maryland's School of Pharmacy. She plans on using cannabis to educate the world on everything it can do! Delaney’s focus for her future in medical cannabis is use for autistic adults, as inspired by her sister, Kelsi. Delaney loves working at her current job, where she is constantly guiding patients to their right cannabis fit. In her free time, Delaney enjoys hanging out with her golden retriever Jax, and her two cats Luna and Lavender. The future of cannabis is bright, and she is excited to be a part of it!

Nyomi Barrick-Wommack

Oklahoma

Nyomi Barrick-Wommack is the Education and Outreach Manager for the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. She is a cannabis patient advocate with a passion for education. This passion led her to pursue a Masters in Medical Cannabis Sciences and Therapeutics through the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s School of Pharmacy.

Her experience as a cultivation intern and on the floor of a dispensary storefront offered her insight into the industry that allowed her to connect with the cannabis plant and patients directly; sparking her desire to ensure patients were receiving clean medicine.

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Cassie Janko

North Carolina

Cassie Janko is a Plant Manager and Specialist Grower at Natures Best CBD in North Carolina. She graduated with summa cum laude honors from East Carolina University in 2015 with her B.S. in Health Services Management. Cassie’s passion for healthcare and helping people through holistic practices, led her to pursue a Masters in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics at the University of Maryland’s School of Pharmacy. Prior to working as a plant manager and specialist, she spent time working at a large hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she worked directly with cancer and kidney stone patients. During this time, she really got to see firsthand how cannabis medicine could help people. She is excited to see the progression of cannabis medicine being allowed in all states and is grateful to be a part of this new and exciting industry.

Cheyenne Moore

Indiana

Cheyenne Moore is a Quality Assurance Assistant at an environmental testing laboratory in Illinois. In May of 2021, she received her BS in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Philosophy, where, soon after, she went on to pursue her Masters in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics through the University of Maryland's School of Pharmacy as she has a passion for cannabis education and safety. Prior to working in an environmental laboratory, she spent time as a Floor & Inventory Supervisor at a provisioning center in Michigan where her favorite thing to do was talk to cannabis patients about their medical needs and being able to provide them with suitable product recommendations.

Dr. Erin J. Walsh

Massachusetts

Dr. Erin J Walsh is a clinical pharmacist at Beth Israel Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center in Massachusetts. In May of 2021, Dr. Walsh graduated from the University of New England with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. As a cannabis patient herself, she has passion for cannabis education and advocacy. Erin noticed a great lack of cannabis education throughout her pharmacy lectures, a common issue in pharmacy and medical schools across the nation. Pharmacists are known as the drug experts in the medical community, yet most know very little about cannabis. During the summer of 2020, she worked as an intern with the U.S. FDA. and had the opportunity to present her research project, “The Current and Future Roles of Cannabis and its Derivatives”, to clinical and regulatory staff. Instead of pursuing a post-graduate residency like most doctors and pharmacists, Dr. Walsh decided to follow her passion and pursued a master’s degree in Cannabis Science and Therapeutics by the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Erin is looking forward to educating businesses, colleagues, and patients as well as becoming a true drug expert upon the completion of this degree!