Katalina has trained under a Master Cannabis Farmer, toured various farms & has worked as a Budtender for three years during which she joined the dispensary’s hiring committee & initiated then led community outreach projects. She has immersed herself into the world of cannabis through the lens of Growers, Community Leaders, Advocates, Budtenders, Patients, Dispensary Managers, Community Impact Coordinators, Legislative Activists & more.

“I love watching her work as she is so dedicated to every part of it. She has this light that radiates out to everyone through all her compassion she shared for the collective. She is the first to offer to help and do something impactful in the shop or outside of it. Her community outreach is incredible.” Dispensary Manager Team (Review of Katalina as a Budtender)

Drawing on 10+ years of expertise, Lina co-developed Human Informed: the new approach to providing services to employees, customers, patients & more. She has developed & facilitated employee training, employee onboarding, life skills classes, support groups & more. Rooted in expanding the reach of community collaborations & resources, her personal mission & that of Advocacy Revolution is to collaboratively “Infuse More Advocacy Into More Spaces”.

“Katalina is an overall inspiration to work with. Her skills were highlighted when she held an educational seminar for our team. Katalina brings new ideas into realities and is there to not only be a leader but a supportive individual for the whole team. She encourages others and is actively engaged in giving back to the community.” Marlee K. (Budtender)

Lina has managed a crisis line, a 24/7 emergency shelter, provided case management, legal advocacy and participated in community-based midnight street outreaches against human trafficking. She has advocated for thousands of individuals who have faced illness, medical trauma, poverty, domestic violence, modern-day slavery and more.

“Katalina is an outstanding individual in providing guidance and assistance to victims [and survivors]. Her attention to detail and her compassion for others come together to provide meritorious services to all of her clients.” Sharon L. McCloy-Reichard (Former Executive Director of CHOICES)

As a social justice photographer, Lina has helped various organizations capture important community events that were organized to help raise awareness on vital issues - including but not limited to Women's Rights, Police Brutality & Climate Change.