Joyce Gerber, J.D.

Joyce Gerber is a cannabis advocate, entrepreneur, media professional, and the Creator, Founding Host, and Executive Producer of The Canna Mom Show, a cannabis-positive podcast focused on sharing stories, education, advocacy, and conversations surrounding the emerging cannabis industry. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she has worked in the cannabis space since 2018 after transitioning from a career that included law, project management, community advocacy, and nonprofit work. Through her podcast and other creative work, she is committed to elevating the voices and experiences of women and families in the cannabis community while helping foster greater understanding of the industry. A lawyer by training, Gerber earned her Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law and a Master’s in Urban and Environmental Policy from Tufts University, following her undergraduate education at Connecticut College. Her professional background includes roles in housing and community development, public-school advocacy, project coordination, and nonprofit service. She also works as a fabric artist and writer and has expanded her storytelling work into cannabis-focused literature, including her 2026 cannabis romance novel She’s Taking a Break. Her experience across law, advocacy, media, writing, and community engagement informs her approach to cannabis education and outreach. Gerber attributes her success to ambition, internal motivation, and a strong desire to give back and add value. She emphasizes integrity, honesty, trust, kindness, generosity, and curiosity in both her professional and personal life. Her community involvement has included serving as a Big Sister, volunteering at Mt. Auburn Hospital, advocating for Cambridge Public School students, and serving on the board of Beth El Temple Center.. Through The Canna Mom Show, she continues to use storytelling and conversation as tools for education and engagement, with a particular interest in connecting with women, caregivers, and communities seeking greater understanding of cannabis.