Chaney is an entrepreneur, organizer and equity thought leader, born and raised in East Oakland. They have been an organizer for over twenty years with a specific focus on Black and Brown communities. Chaney believes in accessibility, equity and a dedicated, transparent investment in the economic, social and political lives of those most impacted by gentrification and violence. In 2016, Chaney co-founded The People’s Dispensary, catalyzing community empowerment through cannabis. In 2020, they founded Beyond Equity, a cannabis educational and advocacy organization. Chaney currently serves as chair on the Oakland Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
