President
Destinee Nicole Blanco is the President of MITA USA, the Marijuana Industry Trade Association, one of the country’s leading cannabis networking and business development organizations. Since joining MITA, Destinee has helped shape the organization’s growth from a local Arizona networking group into a nationally recognized platform connecting cannabis brands, operators, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, ancillary businesses, and industry leaders.
Destinee has leads MITA’s monthly networking events, national conference activations, sponsorship programs, media partnerships, and community-building initiatives. Her work focuses on creating real opportunities for cannabis businesses through visibility, education, strategic introductions, and high-level industry connection.
Destinee is also the founder and operator of Arizona Cannabis News, where she continues to spotlight cannabis business, culture, policy, and market updates. Through her work with MITA USA and Arizona Cannabis News, Destinee has become a trusted connector and advocate for the evolving cannabis industry.