About the S3 Collective
Aiding the journey of excellence in botanical products by harmonizing science, safety, and standards
Co-Founders
David Vaillencourt, MSc.
Chairman of S3 Collective BOD
In 2014, David’s eyes were opened to the cannabis industry’s lack of standards while interviewing at an Oregon testing lab. His background in overseeing quality assurance during the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill further fueled his commitment to public safety. Conversations with cannabis innovators and a leadership role in ASTM International’s Committee D37 revealed alarming gaps between science, quality, and the rapidly evolving cannabis and psychedelics marketplace. Determined to create change, he founded The GMP Collective, drawing experts from various fields to inject unbiased, scientific standards into the industry. Recognizing a broader need to safeguard all botanical products, David transformed his passion and experience into S3 Collective. With a mission rooted in public health and safety through scientific evidence, he aims to bridge the gap between nature’s potential and societal well-being.
Alena Rodriguez, MSc.
Technical Director of the S3 Collective Collective
Alena serves as a Technical Director for the S3 Collective. She brings nearly a decade of experience managing one of the nation’s first cannabis testing laboratories, implementing quality management systems, and leading numerous initiatives, including chairing the Laboratory Subcommittee of ASTM’s Committee D37, co-founding the National Cannabis Laboratory Council (NCLC), and helping draft Policy Council papers for the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA). Before entering the cannabis industry, she worked in biochemistry and neuroscience labs performing drug discovery research at Florida Atlantic University, Envoy Therapeutics, and the University of Colorado – Anschutz. After being recruited to join The GMP Collective as a Technical Consultant, she embraced the collective’s vision by building relationships with federal agencies, public health experts, and scientific researchers.
Alexa Wilson
Vice Chairman of S3 Collective BOD, Director of Design & Development at Omega Equipment & Supply
Alexa has 20 years of expertise in design, build, and supply chain management, currently leading the Design+Build team for Omega Equipment & Supply. She’s an involved community activist, having organized national fundraisers and served on boards, and is a member of ASTM’s D37 Committee.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors oversees the nonprofit’s dedication to merging scientific research with standards, aiming to elevate the quality and safety of botanical products. They engage experts across sectors, champion data-driven standards for consumer protection, and act as advisors for the vision of bringing together impartial information and data.
Ed Nodland
Co founder and Director of Operations at Jet Stream Innovations, LLC
Ed specializes in transforming standards and regulations into practical tools for data collection, training, and compliance. He is a retired Boeing performance improvement leader and now an executive officer of ASTM’s D37 Committee where he has authored three standards.
Lakshmy Mahon
President & CEO at Global Data Vision
Lakshmy is a seasoned business development executive with 16 years experience at the American Petroleum Institute (API), where she last served as the Director of Global Industry Services. She has built 8-figure self-governing programs utilizing global standards for oil and gas, manufacturing and more.
Elisabeth Berry
Strategy & Operations Consultant
Elisabeth is an operations and strategy executive, currently leading efforts focused on the scheduling reform of cannabis through the Coalition for Cannabis Scheduling Reform. As the former COO of PSI Labs, a multistate cannabis testing laboratory, and founding member of the NCLC, she is deeply committed to the S3C mission. Elisabeth brings a wealth of experience leading operations and growth initiatives across the venture capital, food & beverage, tech, and healthcare industries, as well as experience in board roles with nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
Fred Niehaus
CEO of Interactive Global Solutions
Fred brings over 25 years of global policy and law enforcement experience. He serves on multiple Boards including Safe Harbor Financial, the first publicly traded financial institution exclusively supporting the cannabis and hemp industries, and is on the advisory board of The Policy Center for Public Health & Safety, a 501(c)(4) founded to address the challenges facing law enforcement, regulators, cannabis investors & operators, and financial institutions.
Keith Armington
Principal at Supply Chain OpEx Consulting
Keith has over 40 years experience in Fortune 500 global supply chain roles across medical device and consumer sectors, notably at BD’s Diagnostic Systems and Eastman Kodak. He’s served on the Board of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland and is equipped with certifications like APICS’s CSCP and CPIM, and ASQ’s CMQ/OE.
Scheril Murray Powell, Esq.
Cannabis, Agriculture, and Dietary Supplement Attorney/Consultant
Scheril Murray Powell, Esquire, a leading attorney in cannabis, agriculture, and dietary supplements at Doumar, Allsworth, et al. She’s also the Business Development Manager for the Cannabis Division at Creative Services, Inc. Founder of Green Sustainable Strong, LLC, she chair of ASTM D37 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Subcommittee and actively serves on the Broward County Medical Marijuana Advisory Board. Her visionary leadership impacts these industries.
Founding Members
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Boveda
Boveda Inc, leads the industry with innovative humidity control solutions. Their commitment to excellence and sustainability drives impactful advancements within the industry.
CSQ
CSQ offers industry-leading certification programs that advance careers in IT, business, healthcare, and technical fields. Our expert-led, flexible courses empower professionals to enhance their skills and achieve their career goals with recognized credentials.
Extraction Tek
ExtractionTek Stainless is pioneering innovative stainless steel extraction and processing solutions. With decades of industry expertise, we deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality systems that exceed today’s rigorous market demands
Kief Studio
Kief Studio: Blending artistry, technology, and strategy, Kief Studio delivers custom platforms, AI-driven innovations, and creative solutions for industries ranging from content creators to leading global corporations and regulated sectors like cannabis.
Omega Equipment
Omega optimizes your supply chain with tailored procurement and distribution services, trusted by leading cannabis operators. Our expertise ensures top-quality supplies at competitive rates.
The GMP Collective
The GMP Collective is a leading global consulting firm enabling businesses to realize the benefits of quality management and standards implementation.
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