Chaney Turner is an entrepreneur, organizer and equity thought leader. Born and bred in East Oakland, CA. They have been an organizer for over twenty years, with a specific focus on Black and Brown communities who are often left out of the conversation.Chaney believes in accessibility, equity, and a dedicated, transparent investment in the economic, social and political lives of those most impacted by gentrification & state sanctioned violence. In 2016, Chaney founded Town Biz Oakland, a local cultural & social justice brand. That same year they co-founded The People’s Dispensary in Oakland where they spent 3 years leading cannabis policy & equity. For their work, Chaney is the recipient of numerous honors and awards including; East Bay Express Best of The Bay(2016), Oakland Rising Business of the Year (2017) & Oakland Indie Award “Ripple Effect” (2018).In 2020, Chaney founded Beyond Equity, an educational & advocacy organization that champions for equity & inclusion in the developing cannabis space. Chaney currently serves as Chair on the Oakland Cannabis Regulatory Commission.