Board of Directors
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
Horticulture Department
Dr. Robb Flannery
James Loud
Stoney Tark
Angela Bacca, Director of Academics
Eviane Ita Coton
Tim Crowell
Oscar Burrola, Jr.
Tom Quick, Ph.D.
Eric Brandstad
David Perkins
Dale Hunt, PhD
Robyn Pierce
Natalie Darves, Chair of Business
Kyle Kushman
Joey Ereñeta, Chair of Horticulture
Jeff Jones
Ed Rosenthal
Business Department
Jen Randolph Reise
Jaimie Lewis
Hirsh Jain
Nichelle Santos
Sharquana Paul
Giovanni Paul
Jason Malcolm
Chuck Latini, Jr.
Mila Marshall, Ph.D.
Timeka Drew
Angela Bacca, Director of Academics
David Paleschuck
Angelika Penuela-Ruiz
Precious Osagie-Erese
Chris Eggers
Adolph Ward
Priscilla Agoncillo
Maha Haq
Dale Sky Jones
David Abernathy
Alex Goldstein
Tiffany Watkins, Chair of Social Impact
Joe Chambers, SHRM-SCP
Stuart Watts
Mitchell Colbert
Kimberly A. Murray
Natalie Darves, Chair of Business
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.






































































