Nate Winokur

About Nate Winokur

I have been an involved and passionate member of the Cannabis community for the past 25 years. As a witness to the birth and growth of the industry, I’ve learned the endless possibilities of our beloved herb, along with developing the skills to professionally embrace this unique and beautiful culture. I officially began at 21, in assisting with a growing operation; this provided me with the beginnings of my intimate knowledge of the Cannabis plant. With great herb came the love of great glass, and I fell in love with the art and culture of the glass industry. In 2008 I started working at major glass shop, and from there my networking skills took over and allowed me to branch out to multiple avenues in the field, cultivating experience with Retail Dispensaries, Edible Producers, Extraction Operations, and further Cannabis Sciences. In 2011 I began working for SC Labs, and grew its Southern CA operations from a single employee to a fully functioning lab. This has left me with extensive knowledge of Formulations and Infused Products, as well as the effects of Cannabis in a medical/therapeutic setting. To this day I am engaged with Cannabis Science to the fullest, and my commitment to the Cannabis plant and community give me the drive to succeed. It is what defines me, and I’m excited to watch this community continue to grow into the mature industry it was born to be.

Experience

1. Creative Director

   Teachingbud

   Dec 2024 — Present · CA, US

   I build the educational experience behind TeachingBud—translating complex cannabis science into clear, meaningful content that connects.As Creative Director, I work across curriculum strategy, production planning, content development, and brand tone. Whether it’s a budtender training module, a consumer-facing short, or an operator-focused deep dive, my goal is always the same: clarity, quality, and impact.My background spans science education, technical storytelling, and operations. I’m interested in where those things overlap—especially in a space like cannabis, where trust is built through understanding.TeachingBud is more than a content company. We’re building the next era of cannabis education—one that respects the plant, the people, and the power of getting the information right.

Education

• SCC

  Business

• Fullerton College/Santiago Canyon College

  Bachelor's