Leadership & Faculty

Oaksterdam’s dedicated faculty and staff are leading the way in the cannabis industry with expert educators, cultivators, and business pioneers

Academics

There are five academic departments: Legal, Business, Horticulture, Extractions & Manufacturing, and Social Impact. Each department is led by a department chair. Faculty, instructors, and experts who contribute to our curriculum are referred to as “subject matter experts,” or SMEs. Oaksterdam also offers robust coaching services to enhance our curricula and support business owners and managers.

Subject Matter Experts

Oaksterdam DEIB Mission Statement

At Oaksterdam, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment is one where all team members and students, whatever their race, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, color, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or identity, language ability, disability, veteran status, domestic partner status, marital status, parental status, AIDS/HIV status, height, weight, education, or socio-economic status feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equitable opportunity for access to education programs and collaborations, with a commitment to equal employment and advancement in all of our departments.

We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. Oaksterdam University is committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire cannabis industry and related sectors and maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.