About The Team
Contributing Writer
Tom Gatch
Tom Gatch is a well-published author, columnist, and blogger who has been an active advocate for Cannabis legalization since the late 1960s.
He is a seasoned journalist who covers a wide spectrum of Cannabis-related topics focusing on various flower strains, hashish, tinctures, extracts, oils,
Tom lives in the Golden State of California, and if he’s not writing about cannabis, he’s probably busy tending to his personal grow!
Contributing Writer
Jennifer Jenka
Jennifer Jenka is an ex cannabis concierge turned writer from Canada, having previously worked in a medical dispensary in Canada’s Maritimes region.
Jennifer has twins and two miniature pinschers named Odin and Freyja. When she’s not writing about cannabis, you’ll likely find her reading a fantasy novel.
Contributing Writer
Melina J
Milena (MJ) has been medicating with cannabis for nearly over decade. She started growing her own supply in 2015 and writing about her experiences with the plant.
In her free time, you will probably find her dancing!
Editor & Head Of Marketing
Ahmed Mir
Ahmed first came across CBD on a work trip to Seattle over 5 years ago. Originally a speculative buy to help him sleep, it’s changed the way he thinks about cannabis.
In his spare time, you can find him traveling to the far corners of the world and hunting for coffee.
Marketing Manager
Andrea Chapman
Andrea has used cannabis on and off for the last seven years. Experimenting with different cannabinoid profiles and, as of recent, shifting away from high THC strains towards more a balanced profile.
As a marketing manager, Andrea heads up connecting with other blogs in the space and improving organic site visibility.
Outside of her day gig, you’ll probably find her reading or running outdoors.
Medical Advisor
Dr. Abraham Benavides
Dr Benavides is a recently qualified and Seattle-based physician, educated at the George Washington University School of Medicine.
With a particular interest in the applications of cannabis in medicine, Abraham founded the first medicinal cannabis interest group at a U.S. medical school in 2016.
CANMIG is otherwise known as the Cannabis as Medicine Interest Group works in partnership with physicians to fill the knowledge gap between traditional and cannabis-based medicine.
Dr Benavides is an advisor to Nature & Bloom, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content backed by cannabinoid science.
Follow Abraham on Twitter for canna friendly tweets!
Medical Advisor
Dr. Shane Jackson
Dr Shane Jackson is a UK-based medical doctor who has been qualified for over 10 years. With previous experience in trauma and orthopedics.
Shane acts as an advisor to Nature & Bloom, ensuring the site content is accurate and backed by research where relevant.