Education & Outreach
Learn. Serve. Build. Lead.
The GMCS Internship & Emerging Talent Program provides hands-on experience at the intersection of patient advocacy, public health, policy, research, and community organizing. Interns work alongside GMCS leadership and program staff on real projects that advance medical cannabis access and equity in Georgia.
We welcome undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, and emerging professionals from fields including public health, social work, communications, political science, law, healthcare, and community development.
Support legislative tracking, advocacy campaigns, and patient-facing policy education.
Assist with patient citizen-science initiatives, data collection, literature review, and research communications.
Contribute to GMCS digital content, social media, newsletters, GMCS TV, and the Pressure Squad podcast.
Support Seeds of Compassion, community forums, and outreach to underserved Georgia communities.
Help coordinate GMCS programs, events, workshops, and the 2HW Summit.
GMCS interns receive mentorship from organizational leadership, access to GMCS educational programming, and opportunities to represent GMCS at community events and advocacy activities. We are committed to developing the next generation of cannabis equity leaders — particularly those from communities most impacted by cannabis prohibition and access barriers.
Jared Allen
GMCS Intern · 2025–Present
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics · Graduated 2026
Jared Allen has served with GMCS since 2025, contributing to patient education, research, advocacy, and community outreach. In 2026, he graduated from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy with a Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics.
Devonere Alexander
GMCS Intern · 2025–Present
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
M.S. in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics
Devonere Alexander has served with GMCS since 2025 as part of the organization's Internship & Emerging Talent program, supporting GMCS through education, outreach, and operations.
GMCS interns contribute to meaningful projects with real community impact. Project highlights are featured here as they are completed and approved for public sharing.
Interested in joining the GMCS Internship & Emerging Talent Program? Complete the form below and a member of our team will follow up.
Universities, colleges, community organizations, and workforce development programs interested in partnering with GMCS to place interns or co-develop emerging talent pipelines are welcome to reach out.
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