Cheryl Kwapong on LinkedIn: #firstgen #mentor #cannabisindustry #cannabiscommunity #complianceintern… (2024)

Cheryl Kwapong

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Let the goodbye posts begin! Today is officially my last day as a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation intern and I want to take a minute to say my first thank you. When I graduated one year ago, I was lost. As a #firstgen college grad and American, I was trying to navigate a path no one in my family had embarked on before. Honesly, I had no idea what I wanted to do or what my future held. Then I met Tahir and the entire trajectory of my path changed. Tahir-- words cannot describe how much the internship you created within US Cannabis Council changed my life. I found my purpose in an industry that combines my passion for people, government and racial reconciliation in ways I never imagined. I want to publicly say thank you for being a #mentor and paving the way for young Black folks like me. Eternally grateful♥️With that being said, if anyone in the #cannabisindustry is looking for a new hire, I'm your gal! #cannabiscommunity #complianceintern #newbeginnings2022

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Continue to shine bright, Cheryl!

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Nia-Simone E.

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So proud of you Cheryl!!! You are THAT girl! I am so excited to be a part of the world you are creating

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Asmarah Yaqoob

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so so proud of you! can’t wait to see you do such amazing things 💕

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Cheryl Kwapong it has been a true honor to work with you these past few months. You'll always be little sis. As much as I hate seeing this time come to and end I know this isn't goodbye but see you later and I know you will take the world by storm. 🙏🏿❤️🏁

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Shanelle Staten, MSW, J.D.

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This is awesome! Congratulations Cheryl! Is the internship a reoccurring opportunity for students?

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