is a classically trained pastry chef turned award-winning cannabis entrepreneur, policy leader, and founder of CannPowerment, New Jersey’s first operational Black woman-owned Class 2 cannabis manufacturing company. She is also the creator of ButACake, one of the state’s most recognizable infused edible brands known for authentic, from-scratch baked goods and clean-label recipes.

As Chair of the NJCBA Manufacturing Committee, Matha leads statewide reform efforts to modernize New Jersey’s cannabis regulations, reduce barriers for small and social equity operators, and align NJ’s edible and beverage rules with national best practices. Her work is rooted in equity, industry access, consumer safety, and operational excellence.

Matha has been featured in major media outlets and is a figure in the upcoming documentary Kiss My Grass, premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival 2025, highlighting her journey as a pioneer in the cannabis industry.