Jessica Pichardo

Cannabiz Consultant

Jessica Pichardo is a distinguished Cannabis Retail Operations Consultant with over 11 years of expertise in the cannabis industry, including 8 years of multi-store management experience overseeing operations for a collective of stores generating $14 million in annual revenue. Jessica is a proven change management expert who has built, developed, and managed top-performing workforces of up to 82 individuals across multi-site operations in multiple states. As Operations Manager at Dockside Cannabis, she was recognized by the Seattle Times with the "Best Of" dispensary award in 2023 while maintaining 100% compliance across four stores. At Buddy's Cannabis, she increased sales by 26.6% year over year through strategic leadership and process improvements. Jessica has also served as Vice President of the Board for The Cannabis Alliance and Co-Chair of their Equity & Justice Committee, demonstrating her commitment to social equity in the cannabis industry.