Cat Packer — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Director of Drug Markets and Legal Regulation at the Drug Policy Alliance since 2022
Holds the position of Vice Chair at the Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) since 2022
Is a Distinguished Cannabis Policy Practitioner in Residence at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law since 2022
Served as Executive Director for the City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation from August 2017 to May 2022
Holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy & Management

Biography

Cat Packer serves as the Director of Drug Markets and Legal Regulation at the Drug Policy Alliance, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on shaping policies related to drug markets and their legal frameworks.

Concurrently, Packer is the Vice Chair of the Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) since 2022, contributing to efforts that promote equity and inclusion within cannabis regulation.