Meet Yoko Miyashita, CEO of Leafly Yoko Miyashita was appointed CEO of Leafly in August 2020 after serving as the company’s General Counsel since 2019. Yoko has spent her career serving mission-driven companies navigating complex global regulatory environments in order to bring meaningful and compelling products to market.
As CEO of Leafly, Yoko focuses on progressing Leafly’s reputation as a trusted and authoritative cannabis resource, leading a team of committed and talented employees working to help consumers around the world discover the magic of cannabis. Additionally, Yoko and her team empower retailers and brands to leverage the power of Leafly to connect with Leafly shoppers.
Previously, Yoko spent 14 years at Getty Images, where she led the global legal team as SVP and general counsel. Prior to joining Getty Images, she practiced law with Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle. She holds a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law and a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Leafly helps millions of people discover cannabis each year. Our powerful tools help shoppers make informed purchasing decisions and empower cannabis businesses to attract and retain loyal customers through advertising and technology services. Learn more at Leafly.com or download the Leafly mobile app through Apple’s App Store or Google Play.
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