Co-Host of Re:Work Podcast: Healing Together
November 19, 2025
It’s great to be back in the studio! 🗣️ Re:Work Podcast host Veena Hampapur sat down with Madison Hernandez, for an upcoming episode featuring a cannabis worker’s story. Madison was one of the authors of our report High Stakes: The State of the California Cannabis Workforce.
Read it now at bit.ly/uclacannabisreport and stay tuned for the new episode! 🌿
View IG Post: Here
One of the Principal Authors to the First Ever Cannabis Worker Study – UCLA Labor Center
HIGH STAKES: The State of the California Cannabis Workforce
May 28, 2025
READ THE AUTHOR EDITION OF THE REPORT WITH THE LINK BELOW:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/clfhf/cqot/#p=10: Featured InNeta Zine | The Re-Generative Issue
September 2024
Shoutout LA Article: Meet Madison Hernandez
June 24, 2024
“Existence is Resistance”
In a world where the stats say that Latina women are subjected to domestic violence, work exploitation and community displacement at rates disproportionate to that of other women, this affirmation reminds me that I have to stay alive. I have to exist. I have to take up space. This affirmation reminds that my existence alone is resistance. Like with protesting, showing up is the biggest part of the work. Showing up AND standing up for what I believe is my right. Forces that prevent me from doing so, I have to stand up against sometimes just by standing there. This affirmation reminds me of my immigrant father and how he is still operating life from a “work will set you free” mentality which prevents him from having work life balance. I see his way of working, as a motivation to me that I have to prioritize rest. I have to be like “Veronica from TikTok” and just do my job, clocking in and out and leaving work separate from my life. This affirmation reminds me that I am enough, despite what my productive output was that day. It reminds that I’m so radical for just doing what I am already doing.
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Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to dedicate my shout out to the amazing coworkers of the first dispensary I worked at, the Social Impact Center, and to Dr. Robert Chlala. Thank you so much to all my coworkers for being the smartest people to learn about cannabis from and for being some of my most profound friendships to this day. Thank you to The Social Impact Center for bringing me on as a Fellow so I can grow through my involvement with their queer and cannabis programming. and Thank you to Rob for being such a mentor and sponsor to my academic ambition.
Pride Season Exhibition: Infinite Spectrum
Queer Group Art Show (June 6, 2024 – July 28, 2024) Curated by: Erik Barrios-Recendez
Art Share L.A. x Angel City Brewery | Emerging Curator Program
Featured Artists: E. Barrios, Jesua Bones, GHOSTIE, Madison Hernandez (ME!), Idea562, Ree Magaña, Edgar Perez Peña, El Putografo, and Trankis
As part of their Opening Exhibit IG post, Art Share LA shared 1 of my 4 submissions – its the pink and blue piece in the top right corner of the last slide. Seen here is: “No, This is Patrick”. The other pieces I submitted for this exhibition were: “Michael Jackson”, “Test Plates” and “EhSquir”.
Co-Host to Worker Panel for Cannabis Worker Collab – Long Beach Gallery Walk
May 9th, 2024
LA County Arts Datathon: Discovery
May 7, 2024
Madison pictured on the left side of the audience in the second row wearing a white top.
Black House Radio – Shaun Ross Set Cameo
April 12, 2024
COMING OUT GREEN EXHIBITION: Queering Cannabis Histories & Growing New Movements
October 22, 2023
The Social Impact Center IG Story Highlight: COG 2023 – Action Shots of Episode Recording
Coming Out Green in the Press
Special Guest on Marijuanera: a Podcast for Potheads
April 27, 2023
CSU Long Beach “Young Workers Rising” Panelist as a Cannabis Worker and Researcher
April 26, 2023
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day Virtual Group Art Show with The Social Impact Center
January 31, 2022
Left: Announcement Flyer ~featuring my art~ (from The Social Impact Center) about Inspire Your Heart with Art Day. Center: Page 1 of 2 for Inspire Your Heart with Art Day Virtual Showing. On Display is: Outside the Box. Right: Page 2 of 2 (depicting short explanation of piece).
Special Guest on UCSB CannaClub’s “LGBTQ+ in Cannabis” Zoom Panel
May 18, 2021
Left: Announcement (from UCSB Cannaclub) for Zoom Panel on being LGBTQ working in Cannabis Right: Repost of UC Cannaclub Announcement (from The Social Impact Center) about Zoom Panel on being LGTBQ working in Cannabis.
Special Guest for The Social Impact Center’s “Queer Check-In” Pandemic Zoom Series
May 12, 2021
Rae Ann Venus’ “Lovestruck” a Group Art Show
February 8, 2020
Labor 411 Foundation Blue Tie Gala
June 14, 2018
Facebook Reads: The Labor 411 Foundation was pleased to honor Kaiser Permanente and UFCW 770’s Cannabis Campaign at its first ever Labor 411 Blue Tie Gala, which recognized organizations for their contributions to the growing ethical consumerism movement. It was a fun – and inspiring – night for all, with great foods, drinks, and people! Special thanks to UCLA Labor Center Director, Kent Wong, for emceeing the event and to LA City Councilman Paul Koretz for presenting the awards.
Stronger Together! Power to the Consumer!
Read LA Weekly Article Here: Local Union and Leader (Rigo Valdez) Honored for Strengthening Rights of Pot Dispensary Workers.
Volunteer for A Place Called Home
2016
Diablo Music Video Cameo
May 11, 2014
She is also present in the backgrounds at the Two Boots Pizza place in the shots where Mac is on top of his Old Jewish (OJ) food truck.
