Books
Recommendations
It is my pleasure to recommend Anna May Meade for employment or contracting with your organization. I have worked with Anna since 2019 at Sapphire Risk Advisory Group, during which she worked as a technical writer on challenging projects including an Illinois-compliant manufacturing recordkeeping plan as well as a DEA-compliant security plan for psilocybin research. Whilst completing time sensitive tasks, Anna was meticulous and efficient. She proved to be a capable writer with her ability to understand compliance regarding permits, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures. The DEA-compliant psilocybin plan was especially daunting for our firm, as we had not dealt with the DEA before. However, bringing in Anna May was the right choice, as her experiences with federal regulations and expectations were an asset to developing our project roadmap. And the client was pleased with the work. Working remotely was never a problem, as she was proactive about asking questions. Leadership enjoyed having her as part of the writing team. It didn’t hurt that she published a book for our industry. Her attitude was always positive; she was both approachable and reliable if ever something was to be done on short notice. With her abilities, determination and responsiveness, Anna would be a tremendous asset to your company. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate in reaching out.
I just wanted to send you a much delayed thank you note for the work you did for BeachGrass. As you know, I had been working on the application and business plan for quite a while on my own. With both the business plan and the OPPs for the State application, I felt like I had taken them as far as they could go. I knew they needed a little something more but I was just not sure what. You took all that information and tied it all up nicely and with a big bow! Your work on our documents gave me the confidence I needed to move forward and submit our application to the State - which as you know was accepted and approved. Could not have done it without you! Thank you so much for helping BeachGrass on our journey!
Achievements
Cannabis: A Big Sisters’ Guide
Amazon Bestseller 2019
– Used by industry insiders as a training tool.
– Relied on by cannabis nurses and consumers as a trusted reference.
– Readers around the world: North and South America, Africa, Europe, New Zealand, Thailand, and Palmer Station Antarctica.
– Artifact in the Hash, Marijuana & Hemp Museum 
in Barcelona Spain.
What readers say:
This big sister's guide is a powerhouse of information, guidance, science and art. Perfect for those just beginning their relationship with cannabis as well as a handy guide for the more experienced. Anna May Meade hits perfect notes of sisterly care harmonized with technical advice. A must buy!
October 8, 2020
Wonderfully written and easy to understand for new beginners and every day consumers. This book (...) help patients understand the hows and whys and what makes this plant beneficial. I offer this book to all my new patients as a guide to help them understand their best way to consume and what their dose is.
March 5, 2020
Excellent book which provides a wonderful explanation and background information for a beginner like me ! I can’t recommend this book enough !!
March 7, 2020
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For 40 years, Anna Meade has navigated complex regulatory mazes and developed systems to solve business challenges. Initial work included Writs of Certiorari to the USSC with a boutique civil rights law firm. Safely shipping radioactive waste from one side of the world to the other, working with the National Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs, US Antarctic Program. The strict compliance requirements for hazardous waste, rival those for regulated cannabis. Meade Cannabis Group helped businesses win licenses in 7 states in the past 5 years.
Cannabis: A Big Sisters’ Guide was written in response to a need for basic information on medical cannabis. Our book helps people all over the world understand and use the plant to improve their lives. It is a trusted reference for cannabis nurses and patients and required reading for budtenders. Employee training is available.
Please reach out if my skills can help your business prosper.
Professional Publications
Books and Textbooks
Meade, A. & Meade, M. (2019). Cannabis: A big sisters’ guide. Halo Publishing.
Meade, A. (2011). BPI building analyst certification training. Clean Edison, Kaplan Publishing.
Meade, A. (2010). Millwright: Review and exam questions. NCCER Contren Learning Series, Pearson Education.
Meade, A. (2009). Pipefitter: Review and exam questions. NCCER, Contren Learning Series, Pearson Education.
Meade, A. (2004). Safety technician. NCCER, Contren Learning Series, Pearson Education.
Meade, A. (primary editor, 2003). Field safety, NCCER. Contren Learning Series, Pearson Education.
Meade, A. (2005-2008). Instructor's guides, NCCER. Contren Learning Series, Pearson Education. 2005-2008.
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Carpentry: Levels One – Four
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Electrical: Levels One – Four
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Industrial Maintenance: Levels One – Three
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Millwright: Levels One – Three
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HVAC: Levels One – Four
Meade, A. (2004-2006). Construction trades: NCCER. Contren Learning Series, Pearson Education.
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Heavy Equipment Operations: Levels One – Three
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Masonry: Levels One – Three
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Industrial Coatings
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Welding
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Contributions include:
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​Profiles in Success: Interviews of students and industry leaders
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Review and Exam Questions: probing learning objectives adhering to strict contract requirements
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Safety and math modules: for trades tasks
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Did you know, Safety First, Building Blocks, Bright Ideas: notable and historical
 achievements illustrating learning objectives
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​Meade, A. (1996). ISO 14000 Environmental management systems for small businesses. State University of 
 New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Meade, A. (1995). Certification exam course manual (senior editor). Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials
 Managers Central New York Chapter.
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Magazine and Newspaper Articles
Meade, A. (2003, September). Teaching technology through hydroponics at State University of New York at Oswego.Growing Edge Magazine, 15(1).
Meade, A. (2003-2004). Ask Anna: Monthly column. Central New York Environment Publishing.
Meade, A. (2002, December). On the Road to Milford. Seven Seas Magazine, 2(12).
Meade, A. (2001, June). Cornell’s Controlled Environment Agriculture Center: Sophisticated soilless models. 
 Growing Edge Magazine, 12(8).
Meade, A. (2001, January). Antarctic hydroponics. Growing Edge Magazine, 12(3).
Meade, A. (2001, January). Scouting leads to Antarctica. Scouter Magazine.
Meade, A. (2000, June). Hydroponics in the Cook Islands. Growing Edge Magazine.
Meade, A. (1993-1996). Environmental law newsletter. Bond, Schoeneck & King, Quarterly.
Meade, A. (1992-1994). Various essays: Monthly column. Women’s Information Center Newsletter.
Technical Writing Examples
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Successful License Applications for:
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Cannabis Manufacturing: NJ, MA
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Cannabis Cultivations: NJ, MA
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Cannabis Dispensaries: NJ, MA, MO, CA
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Psilocybin Mushroom Manufacturing: CO
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CBD Cultivations: NY
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Medical Cannabis Facilities: IL, NJ
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​Business Plans and Grants:
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Maine Cannabis Caregiver: Healing Tree Farms: received investor fundingo
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NJ Food Prep Startup: DinnerSmith: received investor fundingo
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Riverside Alpacas: received State Agricultural Tourism Granto
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CM Gibbs Canvass Company: received US SBA Funding
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​Standard Operating Procedures:
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Cannabis Manufacturing Operations in NJ; Primary Writer
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Cannabis Cultivation Operations in NJ; Primary Writer
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Cannabis Retail Operations in MA; Primary writer
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Cannabis Manufacturing Operations in MA; Primary Writer
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Cannabis Retails Operations in IL; Contributing Writer
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Radioactive Waste Handling in Antarctica, United States Antarctic Program, National Science Foundation, 2000.
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Regulated Materials Processing: Environmental Products and Services, Syracuse NY
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​Training Programs:
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B/well: Cannabis Employee Training Program
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​2020
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Hazardous Materials Transportation, Packaging, & Labeling in conformance with new 
 International Packaging Standards: Environmental Products and Services, Syracuse NY, 1991
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Education
Master of Science: Environmental and Natural Resource Engineering.
Major: Environmental Management Systems.
State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, New York (1996)
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Bachelor of Arts:
College of Arts and Sciences
Major: Economics; Minors: (1) English; (2) Geology
University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. 1983
Summer Abroad Program: Studied English Literature/Shakespeare, Economics, Art History
Richmond University, London, England (1982)
Certification and Training
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Forklift Safety and Operation, OSHA
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Responsible Vendor Training: MA Cannabis Control Commission
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Cannabis License Bootcamp: MA NECANN
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Operating Businesses in the Regulated Cannabis Industry – MJ Biz Con, NV
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Fundamentals of Wetlands Enforcement, MACC
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Government Ethics, MA
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Certified Pool Operator, National Swimming Pool Foundation
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Incident Command System, US DHS, FEMA
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Natural Resource Damages Assessment: US DOI
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Government Ethics, NY
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Extreme Weather Survival and Basic Rescue, US Antarctic SAR Program
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Transportation of Hazardous Material in the US – US DOT, US EPS
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International Maritime Transportation of Dangerous Goods – IMDG
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Transportation of Dangerous Good by Air – IATA
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Radioactive Materials: Safety, Handling, Disposal, and Transportation
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Incident Command System, NFPA, First Responder and advanced courses
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Marine Oil Spill Response, Texas A&M Center for Marine Training and Safety
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Small Craft Operation, Texas A&M Center for Marine Training and Safety
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Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), University of Cincinnati
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HAZWOPER OSHA 40-hour course and 8-hour refresher courses
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First Aid and CPR, Red Cross
Relevant Work Experience
Business Consultant (2003-2022)
Meade Cannabis Group, MA, NY, NJ
Meade Productions, Syracuse NY & Provincetown, MA
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Key author/producer of successful cannabis license applications and SOPs for ME, MA, MI, IL, MO, NJ.
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Author of a cannabis training textbook: Cannabis: A Big Sisters’ Guide
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Wrote and implemented business plans, pitch decks, marketing materials
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Assistant Manager (2020)
B\Well Cannabis Dispensary, Provincetown, MA
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Launched adult-use cannabis dispensary and educated customers
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Trained staff on cannabis, Metrc, Flowhub, POS, and other procedures
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Ensured retail store operations ran smoothly, properly, and in compliance
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Responsible for inventory, cash management, opening and closing
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Interim Environmental Director (2014)
The Town of Provincetown, MA
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Interpreted and enforced local by-laws with the public on permits and violations
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Represent Town in regional environmental organizations
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Natural Resource Damages Economist (2008-2009)
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NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation, General Counsel’s Office, Albany, NY
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Data analysis to support specific cases, projects, and regulatory development
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Developed economic metrics for open space conservation and other projects
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Courseware Developer (2003-2008)
Topaz Publications, Liverpool, NY
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Led teams of experts to develop multi-faceted training programs for the construction trades published by Pearson Prentice Hall with consistent on-time deliverables
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Edited textbooks, developed content, created testing questions
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Hazardous Waste Manager (1996-2000)
Antarctic Support Associates, McMurdo Station, Antarctica
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Managed hazardous waste for international shipment to the US for disposal; ensured compliance with international, US federal, multi-state, local, IATA, US EPA, US DOD, US NRC, laws and regulations
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Educated generators, departments, and individuals to ensure compliance
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Developed systems to track radioactive laboratory wastes for international transport, resolving recurrent non-compliance issue
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Environmental Paralegal (1992-1996)
Bond, Schoeneck, & King, LLP, Syracuse, New York
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Maintained and developed extensive environmental compliance library
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Created educational materials on emergent environmental compliance issues
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Performed compliance auditing, permitting, and prepared technical reports
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Chief Administrator (1983-1990)
The Law Firm of Daniel P Foster, New York, NY
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Docket management for procedural compliance
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Writs of Certiorari to the USSC
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Managed counsels’ credentials in state and federal courts
Newspaper/Journal Articles RE: Anna May Meade
Waterfall, B. (2019, October). Cannabis Pioneers: Anna May Meade, Cape and Plymouth Business Magazine, 23.
Wahl, S. (2020, March 4) Book review: “Cannabis: A big sisters’ guide” brings readers back to basics. Emerald Magazine www.theemeraldmagazine.com Bit.ly/CBSGMRLD
Additional Training
MJ Biz Con (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020). Marijuana Business Crash Course, Convention Seminars on Dispensary Operations, Marketing, Infused Products, Extraction, Grow Operations, Micro-dosing, Health Issues, and Cannabis Science.
Various Cannabis Conferences (2017-2023). NECANN Boston, NECANN Atlantic City, CWCB Expo Boston, CWCB New York, Harvest Cup MA, Harvest Cup NV, Cannabis Science Conference CA, MoCanna Biz Con MO, Women In Cannabis NV, Women’s Cannabis Summit NY.
Cannabis Training University and other online courses (2017-2018). Certificates in Cultivation, Manufacturing, Retail, and Cannabis Science.
Cannabis Seminars and Webinars (2017-present). Dispensary Operations, MMJ Permitting, Cannabis Science, Cannabis Medicine, Cannabis and Autism, Killing Cancer with Cannabis. Seminars from Dr. Dedi Meiri, Dr. Bonni Goldstein, Flowcanna, MJ Freeway, CED Clinics, Patients out of Time, and others.
Volunteer and Community Leadership
Visitors Services Board, Recycling Committee, Town of Provincetown
Center for Coastal Studies, Volunteer beach clean up
Cannabis On Cape Cod, founder, board of directors
Westcott Street Dojo, Syracuse New York, Founding member, first blackbelt
Women’s Information Center of CNY, Board of Directors, Treasurer
National Equal Justice Association, Assistant Treasurer
Delta Beta Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, Founding member, First Bursar
SimCon, founder, university gaming convention, now celebrating 44th years