Maranda S. has a diverse background in business development and management within the cannabis industry, currently serving as a New Business Development professional at Surfside, specializing in elevating cannabis brands through digital advertising and first-party data solutions since July 2024. In addition, Maranda owns a mobile espresso cart business, Midnight Oil, offering custom roasted coffee for markets and events. Prior experience includes multiple roles at Canix, where Maranda contributed to the development of ERP software for cannabis companies, and a position at Backbone focusing on supply chain management for cannabis and hemp operators. Early career experience includes a tax analyst role at EY and an internship at GlobalJax, emphasizing international relations and citizen diplomacy. Maranda holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from the University of North Florida.