TERRYN BUXTON
🟦 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Founder and owner of Oakland Extracts, an award-winning extract company focused on quality, value, and community involvement. Currently serving as Board Chair for the Oakland Private Industry Council (OPIC). Offers over 18 years of experience as a life counselor, trainer, and sales leader, providing coaching to at-risk youth and various professional teams.
🟦 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner & Founder | Oakland Extracts | Oakland, CA 2013 – Present • Founded and manages an award-winning company supplying extracts to over 30 local dispensaries.
• Leads product development, marketing, and procurement for various cannabis brands.
Sr. Sales Manager | Source Cannabis | Oakland, CA 2020 – March 2021 • Acted as Senior Sales Lead for Northern California, managing bulk and prepackaged sales.
• Coordinated logistics, deliveries, and specialized staff trainings with LA distribution centers.
• Represented the company at local cannabis events and conducted product demonstrations.
Sales Director | Gold Seal SF | San Francisco, CA 2019 – 2020 • Led sales initiatives across the East Bay and South Bay regions. • Executed staff appreciation events, product demos, and educational trainings.
Co-Founder | Operation E.V.A.C. | Oakland, CA 2012 – 2020 • Co-founded a veteran's service organization focusing on counseling and cannabis treatment.
Inventory Manager | Magnolia Wellness | Oakland, CA 2013 • Assisted in the design and implementation of inventory systems and led staff training. 🟦 GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP
Board Chair | Oakland Private Industry Council (OPIC) | Oakland, CA Board Member since 2020 | Board Chair since Dec 2025
• Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for Oakland’s premier workforce development agency.
• Oversees board governance to support local employment, training, and economic empowerment initiatives.
Creator & Host | The Color in Cannabis Podcast | Oakland, CA 2022 – Present • Founded and produces a digital media platform dedicated to centering the voices of BIPOC professionals and social equity pioneers within the regulated cannabis industry.
• Conducts long-form interviews with industry leaders to document the history of the movement and discuss legislative impacts on marginalized communities.
Board of Directors | California Grower's Association 2017 – 2019 • Served on the Board of Directors for a prominent state-wide cannabis industry advocacy organization.
Commissioner | Oakland Cannabis Regulatory Commission 2016 – 2017 • Advised on regulatory frameworks and industry standards within the Oakland cannabis market.
🟦 EARLY CAREER & COMMUNITY IMPACT
Selected highlights from 20+ years of professional service. • Patient Consultation / Asst. Manager: Harborside Health Center (2010–2013) • Recruiter: East Bay Conservation Corps (2005–2008)
• Mental Health Counselor: Lincoln Child Center & Fred Finch Youth Center (2001–2003) • Field Operations Supervisor: East Bay Conservation Corps (2000) 🟦 EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy, Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA