Leadership & Faculty
Oaksterdam’s dedicated faculty and staff are leading the way in the cannabis industry with expert educators, cultivators, and business pioneers
Board of Directors
Academic Department Chairs
Subject Matter Experts
Stoney Tark
Mila Marshall, Ph.D.
Timeka Drew
Angela Bacca
David Paleschuck
Chris Eggers
Adolph Ward
Priscilla Agoncillo
Mars Anderson
Eviane Ita Coton
Daniel Rowland
Uwe Blesching, Ph.D.
Tim Crowell
Maha Haq
Oscar Burrola, Jr.
Courtney Moran, LL.M.
Dale Sky Jones
David Abernathy
Alex Goldstein
Bruce Margolin
Tiffany Watkins
Diane Goldstein
Susan Trout
Tom Quick, Ph.D.
Eric Brandstad
Dale Schafer, Esq.
David Goldman
Stuart Watts
Drew Sanchez, Esq.
David Perkins
Anthony DeMeo
Mitchell Colbert
Stefanie Gangano, Ph.D.
Mikki Norris
Kimberly A. Murray
Robyn Pierce
James Silva, Esq.
Sarah Shrader
Sandy Moriarty
Paul Armentano
Natalie Darves
Mike Whitty
Michael “Big Mike” Parker
Mel Frank
Luke S. Zimmerman, Esq.
Lauren Vázquez, Esq.
Kyle Kushman
Kali Perkins, Esq.
John Geluardi
Joey Ereñeta
Jeff Jones
Ed Rosenthal, Emeritus
Dave McCullick
Chris Conrad
Chad Gilmore
Richard Lee
Emeritus
In Memoriam
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.























































