Leora Turko

Cannabis Educator, Cultural Facilitator, and DJ

Location: Northern California

Email: leoraturko@gmail.com

Social: @djleori

Professional Profile

Leora Turko is a dedicated cannabis educator, cultural facilitator, and DJ committed to preserving the legacy of cannabis culture. She focuses on connecting craft farmers with conscious consumers through her work. As the founder of Green Rose Circle, Leora offers immersive experiences and consulting services that emphasize regenerative farming, sensory education, and plant-focused storytelling. Her efforts uplift sungrown cultivation, foster community connections, and help shape the future of cannabis with care and intention.

Experience

Sales Representative | Arcanna Flower

May 2025 - Present

·        Sales and Field Marketing in Northern California for regenerative family owned Legacy farm.

Field Marketing | UpNorth Distribution

October 2023 – July 2025

·        Represented UpNorth and partner brands, including Space Gem, Fig Farms, Halara, and Wave Rider, in field marketing initiatives.

·        Collaborated on event production and educational outreach, hosted pop-ups, and supported dispensary activations.

·        Designed marketing materials such as stickers and educational leave-behind pieces.

Brand Ambassador | Ember Valley

November 2022 – September 2023

·        Delivered in-store demonstrations and provided staff education sessions.

·        Produced DJ sets and custom rolling activations to enhance the consumer experience.

Field Marketing | Jeeter / DreamFields

July 2022 – October 2022

·        Trained retail staff and budtenders on new SKUs and brand values.

·        Executed in-store activations and product demonstrations throughout Northern California.

English Instructor | Academy of Art University, San Francisco

2008 – 2017

·        Taught college-level courses in English, Writing, and Composition.

·        Specialized in multicultural storytelling and critical analysis.

·        Designed engaging curriculum and mentored a diverse student body.

·        Developed public speaking, education strategy, and content development skills now applied to cannabis education and consumer engagement.

Skills

·        Sensory Evaluation & Terpene Education

·        Rolling Rituals & Cultural Facilitation

·        Brand Representation & Field Marketing

·        Cannabis Consulting & Legacy Storytelling

·        DJing & Cannabis Lounge Experience Curation

·        Budtender Training & Consumer Engagement

·        Regenerative Farming Advocacy

·        Content Creation & Copywriting

Certifications & Education

·        Certified Ganjier – The Cannabis Sommelier Certification Program

·        B.A. in English Literature – University of California, Berkeley

Core Values

·        Legacy

·        Integrity

·        Regenerative Farming

·        Cultural Preservation

·        Sensory Connection

·        Respect for the Sacred Feminine

·        Transparency

·        Communion