Devlon “DJ” Howard creates desirable customer experiences and develops effective marketing strategies for brands, products and people. DJ is the Project Leader for SSDP’s HBCU Cannabis Accelerator program, which recruited 11 HBCU students across 6 states to join the movement to end the war on drugs and dramatically increased SSDP’s black leadership and our impact throughout the South. Through various content channels including a podcast, membership group/coaching program, as well as his advocacy work and businesses, he continues to learn, educate, market, and help others do the same in and around the hemp space.