High Professionals
Jessamin has been an educator for decades, but a cannabis enthusiast and advocate for even longer.
Colorado born, but NYC-raised, Jessamin spent her early years playing in and writing about rock’n’roll bands. She found herself immersed in a growing technology scene once she graduated from Hampshire College in the early-`90s, and taught herself how to create websites, podcasts and graphic art.
After decades of teaching computer and media skills to New Yorkers she’s switching her focus to the gadgets and culture of cannabis. Join her on Fridays to learn more about her favorite cannabis consumption tool, the Herbalizer, and watch this space for more cooking and culture lessons to come!
Candice Rubins, an entrepreneur from Brooklyn, NY with over 20 years of experience in Hospitality and more than a decade in Human Resources. Her passion lies in empowering people—whether they are employees, employers, contractors, customers, or guests—and making meaningful contributions in both business and everyday life. She believes that every day presents an opportunity to create impact and help others move closer to their goals.
Over the years, Candice has built a dynamic HR career, moving from in-house roles in New York City and Los Angeles to offering contract-based remote HR and People Operations services to diverse clients around the globe. Her expertise spans organizations of 5 to 500 employees, operating across multiple U.S. states, and recently expanding to Italy, where she currently resides part-time.
As CEO, Candice finds the most fulfillment in creating meaningful partnerships and driving impactful change, both within her company POP HR Forward and for the clients she serves, including Popped.NYC, a business partnership in their shared hometown of NYC. Always thinking forward and excited for her company’s evolution, she welcomes new connections, clients, and contractors of interest to book an introduction call. As well, for all partners to share their feedback as often as possible (constructively) to help be a part of the evolution - because really, we are all here to move forward, and we all need the right direction to get there.
Candice Rubins