Our Writers

Meet the expert journalists and industry specialists bringing you the latest cannabis news, analysis, and insights.

Alex Morgan

Breaking News Editor

Alex Morgan leads our breaking news coverage, ensuring readers get accurate information as stories develop. With a background in wire service journalism at Reuters and a knack for being first to major stories, Alex has built a reputation for speed and accuracy. They manage our news desk operations and coordinate coverage of major industry events. Alex graduated from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and has won multiple awards for deadline reporting.

25 articlesindustry, legislation

David Okonkwo

Senior Policy Correspondent

David Okonkwo brings over 15 years of political journalism experience to MunchNews. A former Capitol Hill correspondent, David specializes in tracking cannabis legislation at both federal and state levels. His deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and connections within Washington make him our go-to expert for policy analysis. David holds a Master's in Public Policy from Georgetown University and has been recognized by the Cannabis Media Association for his investigative reporting on interstate commerce barriers.

8 articleslegislation, international

Tyler Brooks

Markets & Business Reporter

Tyler Brooks covers the financial side of cannabis, from Wall Street investments to Main Street dispensaries. With an MBA from Wharton and five years at Bloomberg covering emerging markets, Tyler brings rigorous financial analysis to the cannabis industry. He tracks quarterly earnings, M&A activity, and investment trends, providing readers with actionable market intelligence. His weekly cannabis stocks roundup has become essential reading for industry investors.

7 articlesbusiness, industry

Dr. Maya Patel, PharmD

Medical Cannabis Editor

Dr. Maya Patel is a licensed pharmacist and cannabis therapeutics specialist with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from UC San Francisco. Before joining MunchNews, she spent eight years in clinical pharmacy and cannabis research, publishing peer-reviewed studies on cannabinoid interactions. Maya translates complex medical research into accessible content, helping readers understand the science behind cannabis medicine. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Cannabis Research.

3 articlesmedical, science

Elena Vasquez

Culture & Lifestyle Editor

Elena Vasquez explores the intersection of cannabis and contemporary culture. A former editor at High Times and contributor to Rolling Stone, Elena brings a unique voice to cannabis lifestyle journalism. She covers everything from celebrity cannabis brands to the art and music scenes emerging around legalization. Originally from Los Angeles, Elena holds a degree in Cultural Studies from UCLA and is the author of "Green Revolution: How Cannabis Shaped American Culture."

2 articlesculture, products