The Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance (KCIA) has announced the appointment of State Representative Rachel Roberts as its new Executive Director.
Rep. Roberts has been a longtime advocate for cannabis reform, bringing a wealth of experience and leadership to KCIA as the Commonwealth's medical cannabis program prepares to launch.
Elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2020, Rep. Roberts made history as the first woman to represent the 67th District. Her tenure has been marked by unwavering dedication to progressive cannabis legislation, including being a key advocate for Senate Bill 47, which legalized medical cannabis in Kentucky. Her advocacy resulted in PTSD being listed as a qualifying condition in the enabling legislation, and she has been instrumental in advancing the conversation around cannabis policy in the state.
Beyond her legislative achievements, Rep. Roberts has been a trailblazer for women in leadership. In 2022, she was elected House Minority Whip, becoming only the sixth woman in Kentucky's history to hold a House leadership position. During her time in office, she served as the National Council of Insurance Legislators' (NCOIL) Vice Chair of the Health Committee and Chair of the Joint State, Federal, and International Insurance Issues Committee, where she passed national model legislation on mental healthcare coverage.
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