Felipe O. Infante

About Felipe O. Infante

Cannabis industry community organizer and Co-founder & Executive of Delta Leaf Labs providing genetics-based analytical and early detection services for cannabis and hemp. Services include early plant sex detection, powdery mildew screening, and a THC/CBD dominance test which identifies whether a DNA sample contains the genes required to produce CBD, THC and even CBG, allowing cultivators to unlock what type of content their plants will produce, months before you\'d be able to determine the phenotype. Co-Founder of 805 Cannabis Society of 805 Cannabis Society, promoting local industry collaboration, diversity, and community building through networking and social events. Experienced City Commissioner with a demonstrated history of working in the cannabis, non-profit, and government administration industries. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Grassroots Organizing, Advocacy, Government, and Event Management. Strong community and social services professional with a Bachelor of Arts - BA focused in Global and International Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara.

Experience

1. Co-founder

   Delta Leaf Laboratories

   Jan 2017 — Present · Santa Barbara, CA, US

   Delta Leaf Laboratories is a plant genetics company with a goal of reducing inefficiencies associated with modern agriculture. We\'re developing genetic technologies for a wide variety of applications with an emphasis on specialty crop markets such as cannabis and hemp. Our DNA testing services range from identifying plant sex/gender via detection of the Y-chromosome, tracking genes for THC, CBD and terpene production, and microbial screening for things like powdery mildew and botrytis. Long-term expansion of our research program will be driven by expanding our patent-pending plant tissue culture and gene editing technologies.

Education

• University of California, Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts - BA