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About M4MM

A DECADE OF BUILDING POWER.
A FUTURE OF TRANSFORMING LIVES.

Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) is a national health equity and social justice organization advancing policy reform, medical research, economic empowerment, technology innovation, and community healing in emerging cannabis markets.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health and well-being of underserved communities through research, education, advocacy, and economic empowerment.

OUR VISION

A future where equity. justice, and opportunity are realized for all communities in the cannabis industry and healthcare system.

OUR PURPOSE

To bridge the gap between underserved communities, policymakers, researchers, patients, and industry leaders to create measurable impact.

OUR VALUES

• Equity
• Integrity
• Community
• Innovation
• Accountability

OUR APPROACH

Community-centered.
Research-driven.
Policy-focused.
Data-informed.
Impact-measured.

OUR STORY

M4MM was founded in May 2016 by Dr. Rox McCarthy after witnessing firsthand the profound disparities in access to medical cannabis, healthcare, and economic opportunity.

What started as a grassroots movement has grown into a national institution with 27 state chapters, a digital health platform, groundbreaking research initiatives, and a voice at the policy table.

For over a decade, we have remained unwavering in our commitment to those most impacted by prohibition and systemic inequities-because justice delayed is justice denied.

OUR JOURNEY

2016
The Beginning

M4MM is founded to advocate for patients and promote health equity.

2017
Building the Movement

State chapters expand and community programs take root.

2018
Policy & Research Leadership

Advocating for policy reform and launching national research initiatives.

2020
Innovation & Technology

Launch of MPULSE platform to power community intelligence and engagement.

2024+
A Decade of Impact

Scaling solutions, strengthening partnerships, and transforming lives.

OUR GLOBAL REACH

Our work extends beyond borders. We collaborate, learn, and share best practices to advance health equity and cannabis policy reform around the world.

UNITED KINGDOM

Research collaboration and policy education focused on cannabis access and health equity.

CANADA

Knowledge exchange on legal cannabis frameworks and social equity programs.

BELIZE

Supporting economic development and sustainable cannabis industry practices.

JAMAICA

Community education and policy reform to advance cannabis equity and opportunity.

STATE CHAPTERS & GROWING
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OUR LEADERSHIP

Dr. Roz McCarthy
FOUNDER & CEO

Visionary leader and national advocate for health equity and cannabis policy reform.

Eric Foster - National Policy Director

National experts in policy medicine, research economics, and justice.

Gaetano Lardieri- Research Advisor

Academic and clinical
researchers advancing
science and equity.

Meet Our Leadership Council

Emerging leaders
shaping the future of policy and justice.

Together, We Build a More Equitable Future.

Join our mission to create healthier communities, fairer policies, and greater opportunities for all.