About The Cannabis Community

As the world embraces cannabis, people have questions, and we have answers.

When Illinois legalized medical cannabis in August of 2013, there weren’t a lot of resources people could rely on for answers. Seeing the opportunity to help people navigate legal access to medical cannabis, the idea for The Cannabis Community was born.

At first, we started as a Facebook group, curating news, sharing events, and answering the community’s most pressing questions on obtaining legal access. As the group expanded and evolved, so did the needs of our members.

We soon started developing guides, videos, events, podcasts, shows, and other media to keep up with the community’s growing interest in cannabis.

Today whether people want to obtain access, learn how to cook, bake, grow, or meet other cannabis-curious consumers, The Cannabis Community is your one-stop guide to all things cannabis.

Get to Know Us

Our Values

We take our values to heart, and it drives every decision we make.

Health & Wellness

Health is our wealth, and we prioritize it above all else. We believe in promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle by incorporating cannabis and its benefits

Growth & Progress

No one is perfect, but everyone is capable of doing better. We strive to consistently learn from the past, live in the present, and constantly build for a better tomorrow.

Creative Innovation

We believe in fostering a culture of creativity and embracing cutting-edge technologies to develop practical solutions for the ever-evolving cannabis industry.

A Sense of Community

We cultivate a strong sense of unity and community by engaging with people daily and advocating for responsible cannabis consumption, inclusion, and education.

Our People
Abraham Roo Penelope Amna Kayleigh Mark

We love cannabis like fans love sports. This is the team that shows up every day to serve the cannabis community.

  • Abraham Villegas

    Founder

  • Roo Nieto

    Creative Director

  • Penelope Hamilton

    Director of Community Engagement

  • Amna Shamim

    Director of Content Marketing

  • Kayleigh Jump

    Senior Community Manager

  • Mark Peysakhovich

    Podcast Host