Maha Haq is VICE’s cannabis staff writer. She’s a Los Angeles–based subject matter expert in cannabis with a decade of experience across the industry, spanning research, product curation, and community building. She holds graduate-level training in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics, bringing a strong foundation of subject-matter expertise to her work. Maha covers cannabis commerce, emerging trends, and consumer insights, and regularly reviews products on her Twitch livestream, Dabby Hour. Her research has been featured in NBC News, and the Los Angeles Times has referred to her as the “weed whisperer for Gen Z.” Through her work, she aims to bridge the gap between industry operators and everyday consumers.