BestBuds Dispensary is proud to announce Kristy Straub, a Woodbury Heights native and Gateway Regional High School graduate, has joined the team as General Manager. Kristy brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and local pride to her role, helping lead BestBuds’ mission to educate, empower, and elevate the community through cannabis wellness.

Kristy holds a Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy—one of the nation’s first and most prestigious graduate programs focused on cannabis medicine. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Science from Messiah University.