Texas Cannabis & Hemp Panel

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CENTRAL TIME

Location: Reunion A

Objective: To explore the potential of hemp as a nutritional tool to combat prevalent health issues in Mexico, such as malnutrition, obesity, and diabetes.

Key Points:
Mexican health context: There are alarming rates of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus, the leading causes of mortality in the country. There is an urgent need to address malnutrition and obesity, which affect a significant portion of the population.
Hemp as a nutritional solution: Learn details about the positive effects of hemp in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity; it also has potential to improve digestive health and strengthen the immune system.
Integration of hemp into the basic food basket: Discover strategies for incorporating hemp into the daily diet of Mexicans through accessible and affordable products.
Explore the potential of hemp to diversify the food supply and promote a healthier diet.
Aspects to consider: Hear a report on advances in hemp research and regulation in Mexico.

Moderator(s)

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Johnathan Gerhardt

Bureau Chief, Cannabis and Hemp Bureau
New Mexico Environment Department, New Mexico, United States
Thuy Vu (she/her/hers)

Founder & CEO
Thuy Vu Consulting

Speaker(s)

Jessica Fierros (she/her/hers)

Manager, Consumable Hemp Branch
Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, United States

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Shanna Hampton

Program Director Pharmacist, Compassionate Use Program
Texas Department of Public Safety, Regulatory Services Division

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Claudio McCoy

Investigator, Special Investigations Unit Office of Compliance and System Coordination
Texas Department of State Health Services
Randy Rivera

Director, Crop and Plant Industry Programs, Seed Quality, Organic Certification, Plant Quality, Grain Warehouse and Hemp Programs
Texas Department of Agriculture-Industrial Hemp, Texas, United States

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