During Women’s History Month Benzinga is highlighting some of the top female innovators in the cannabis industry.

In today's edition, we're looking into the scientific sector. These experts are driving scientific innovation across the industry, from research and development to decontamination technology, food science, and more.

Here are three of the leading women in the cannabis industry who are shaping the future of the field.

You can meet these leaders at the most successful cannabis business event in the world, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference.

Returning to Miami for its 16th edition, this is the place where DEALS GET DONE, where money is raised, M&A starts, and companies meet investors and key partners. Join us at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel in Florida on April 11-12. Don’t miss out. Secure your tickets now. Prices will surge very soon.

Seng Robertson

Jill Ellsworth

Jill Ellsworth MS, RDN, is the founder and CEO of Willow Industries, the first cannabis decontamination company in the country. Ellsworth is a visionary with a passion for innovation and a dedication to health.

Her patented, organic, ozone-based technology, WillowPure, breaks down harmful microbes living on cannabis, without affecting the medicinal properties of the plant. WillowPure systems are being used by cannabis producers and brands in 26 states, Canada, and Australia, through long-term leases, a mobile service in Colorado, and WillowPure Processing centers in CA and MA.

She serves on the Cannabis Health and Safety Advisory Committee for the City of Denver, is a member of the Technical Advisory Committee for the Cannabis Certification Council, and is an author for a soon-to-be-released ASTM International standard.

You can meet these leaders at the most successful cannabis business event in the world, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference.

Returning to Miami for its 16th edition, this is the place where DEALS GET DONE, where money is raised, M&A starts, and companies meet investors and key partners. Join us at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel in Florida on April 11-12. Don’t miss out. Secure your tickets now. Prices will surge very soon.

Kate Workman

Workman is responsible for all edible products and product development across the US, covering everything from strategy and conception to development, ingredients, packaging, and supply chain through to manufacturing, sales, and customers/consumers.

As these women continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the cannabis industry, their work paves

the way for a more diverse and inclusive industry. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to other women in the field and showcase the vital role women play in advancing scientific innovation in cannabis.

In a field that has been historically dominated by men, it is important to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women like Seng Robertson, Jill Ellsworth, and Kate Workman. As the cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve, it is essential to have diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and create products that meet the needs of all consumers.

You can meet these leaders at the most successful cannabis business event in the world, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference.

Returning to Miami for its 16th edition, this is the place where DEALS GET DONE, where money is raised, M&A starts, and companies meet investors and key partners. Join us at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel in Florida on April 11-12. Don’t miss out. Secure your tickets now. Prices will surge very soon.

Lead photo: Javier Hasse.