Regulatory Compliance Consultant | Cannabis & Hemp | Multi-State Advertising, Labeling & Operational Strategy
Hi, I’m Elizabeth, some of you know me as ELB, and my career hasn’t followed a straight line, and I believe that’s exactly what makes me good at what I do. The through-line, according to those who know me best, is this: I am tenacious, a problem solver, and purposeful in every step I take.
I started as a mathematics teacher. Then I scaled a small chocolate company from a farmers market table to 200+ retail locations. Then I spent nearly a decade in heavily regulated industries — food and beverage, cannabis, and hemp — eventually building and leading a regulatory administration department, directly supporting the executive team at a publicly traded company. Along the way I ran operations, hired and supported teams, consulted independently for companies at various stages of growth, and served as the person everyone called when something complicated needed to be translated into something actionable, in a way anyone could understand.
Through it all there is a single consistent thread: I am the person who lives at the intersection of complexity and people. The one who bridges legal and operations, regulatory frameworks and the teams who have to execute them, attorneys and the clients they serve. The one who builds the systems, writes the frameworks, trains the staff, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks.
What I do now
Through ELB Works LLC, my Seattle-based consulting practice, I partner with cannabis and hemp brand leaders to translate complex and rapidly evolving state regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable compliance guidance — reducing legal risk while protecting brand integrity and consumer trust.
My compliance work spans Arizona, California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC — across advertising, labeling, promotions, loyalty programs, and D2C channel requirements for both cannabis and hemp product lines.
What drives me
My work is grounded in both professional expertise and personal conviction. As a breast cancer survivor and patient advocate, I understand firsthand why safe, compliant access to cannabis and alternative therapies matters — and why the legal and regulatory frameworks governing that access are worth getting right.
I also show up beyond the consulting room. I’m a triathlete, a Fred Hutch patient advocate, and a yoga practitioner. Hailing originally from New Hampshire, I know call Seattle home.
Let’s connect
If you’re a cannabis or hemp brand looking for multi-state compliance guidance, or someone who wants to talk regulatory strategy, operational systems, or the future of drug policy — I’d love to hear from you.
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