Michelle Rutter Friberg is the Director of Government Relations for the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and has been lobbying for the cannabis industry for nearly a decade. Prior to working for NCIA, Michelle was a research analyst at a government affairs firm in Washington, D.C., where she analyzed and tracked legislation on numerous issues. Michelle graduated from James Madison University in 2012, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in History. Michelle currently resides in Washington, D.C. with her husband, dog, and two cats. |  |