Lauren Carpenter

 Co-founder & CEO of Embarc

Carpenter has more than a decade of experience building prolific teams and leading successful strategy for some of the most diverse business coalitions and campaigns in California, including more than a dozen Fortune 50 companies. Before co-founding Embarc, she served as Chief Strategy Officer for Sweet Flower and Director of Government Affairs for Western States at MedMen. Carpenter brings extensive cannabis experience in government, regulatory, public, and community affairs to Embarc and her role as CEO. As a trusted advisor to elected officials, Carpenter works with government agencies throughout the State and across the country to implement thoughtful cannabis regulations within communities to create mutually beneficial operations.