Carolyn Burek has a Master’s degree in Biochemistry who has worked in various fields, including biofuels, Academia, and more recently, over four years in the cannabis industry. She is the owner and founder of Metta Research & Design, LLC where she plays a key role in helping clients with the initial design of the facility, equipment procurement, regulatory compliance, standard operating procedures (SOPs), team leadership, and product development. She has worked in over 15 states and Canada and, more recently, has worked heavily in the field of product research and development. She has been an active member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) for the past three years, under the Chemical Health and Safety Division and Cannabis Chemistry subdivision.