About Us

 Corey Deocampo - Chief Executive Manager

Daughter - Sister - Tita/Auntie - Wife - Cat Mom - Reiki Master

My journey began in Michigan, where I grew up in both rural and suburban settings. After high school, I felt drawn to the Rocky Mountains and moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, to attend Colorado State University (CSU), pursuing a degree in Psychology. While studying, I took a job at a local Subway, quickly rising from sandwich artist to assistant manager and then to general manager. However, life’s challenges led me to pause my education.

During my time managing the store, my leadership earned several awards, and within three years, I was promoted to Human Resources Director, overseeing 35 Subway locations with approximately 350 employees. Later, my employer provided the opportunity for upper management to purchase stores, and with the support of my family, I successfully acquired three Subway shops. As the general manager of one high-volume location and overseeing the other two stores, I worked diligently to pay off the loans, but the physical demands took a toll on my health.

Battling chronic pain and arthritis, I sought an alternative to conventional pain medications and was introduced to medical cannabis, which helped alleviate my pain and PTSD from past trauma. This personal experience sparked my interest in cannabis cultivation, and I became a medical cannabis caregiver, deepening my connection to the plant.

After 20 years in the fast-food industry, I sold my Subway shops and decided to complete my degree at CSU, nearly 25 years after I had first started. While my passion for psychology remained, my career vision had evolved. I became dedicated to starting a cannabis cultivation business, with a mission far beyond profit — to create a program that would positively impact my community's mental health.

Carrie Sanda - Chief Cultivation Manager

Mother - Wife - Sister - Animal Horde Manager

Growing up in the rural woods of northern Wisconsin, I spent much of my childhood with my sister exploring and playing in the natural world around us. Some of my fondest memories with her  were the times we spent riding our horses through the woods seeking out new trails and places to explore. We always had numerous pets, ranging from dogs, cats, parakeets, cockatiels, gerbils, and rabbits, to horses. These experiences fostered a lifelong love of the environment and bond with animals that remains strong to this day. 

I pursued my environmental interests in college and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Women’s Studies from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. This achievement then led to a Master’s Degree in Science Education from the University of Minnesota. When classes were completed at the end of each school year, I always gravitated to working at local summer camps where I could spend time teaching children about one of my favorite hobbies: riding horses. 

After graduating, I spent six years working locally on public engagement projects for various environmental issues; stormwater pollution prevention, invasive species control, and improving watershed management. The last eight years I had the privilege of teaching middle and high school science in Moose Lake, MN. However, after losing my father and sister unexpectedly, grief and mental health challenges led me down a path of healing that I needed to work on away from my career goals with a school that I love. 

I have come to understand the profound impact that grief, depression, and mental health have on those who are left behind, and it is my goal to provide support to those in our community who also struggle with these challenges. Through Phi Society, I will be able to give back to the community that has meant so much to me and my family.