Who Am I?
TAMARA LILIEN
Passionately advocating, guiding and facilitating informed cannabis-related decisions across industry sectors.
SPECIALIZING IN:
Educational Lectures & Workshops
budtender training
Cannabis Quality Assessment & Curation
Business development & Coaching
Brand strategy & Representation
Cannabis appreciation, Team Building & Private Parties
The Story
After 14 years of Project Management and Quality Improvement work in Palliative Care, Tamara developed a keen understanding of gaps that exist in the health care system. She was specifically galvanized by the cannabis-related misinformation, stereotypes and stigmas that continue to pervade. Experiencing the medical benefits of cannabis firsthand was the final impetus behind her transition into a career in Cannabis Education and Consulting. CannaLily Consulting was borne of Tamara’s unwavering belief that - whether used medically and/or recreationally-anyone who desires it should have easy access to cannabis and trustworthy, reliable information.
As one of less than 10,000 people worldwide to hold a Cannabis Sommelier Certification, in April 2018, Tamara was selected from 25000 applicants to serve as a member of the world’s first Cannabis Curation Committee (www.ahlot.ca/ccc) . In this role, she evaluates and assesses cannabis cultivars for inclusion in AHLOT’s variety packs (available through the OCS), contributes content to their social media channels and engages with the larger cannabis community.
Tamara also has certificates in CBD Basics and Cannabis Wholistic Medicines and recently completed a Cannabis Educator for Health Care Professionals course at Michener Institute (UHN). Tamara regularly speaks at cannabis events and on panels, has her perspectives featured in the media.
In her spare time, Tamara volunteers for NORML Canada (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) and the Canadian Cancer Society. She enjoys gardening, reading, and studying all things cannabis.
Cannabis Industry Experience
Vast and diverse experience spanning across industry sectors.
Current & Previous Clients:
Media Features
As a reputable educator and expert in the cannabis industry, CannaLily Consulting has been featured in a wide variety of print, broadcast and digital media.
Cannabis Quality and Curation
Interview with Steve Paikin, tvo
Since the advent of legalization last June and the roll-out of retail cannabis stores in Ontario this week, it was only a matter of time before experts started curating the substance in attractive, sellable varieties. Tamara Lilien talks to Steve Paikin about the unique role of a cannabis sommelier and educator and her spot on AHLOT’S Cannabis Curation Committee.
