Meet Our Team
Dr. Stephanie Johnson, D.O.
Founder & CEO
Dr. Stephanie Johnson, D.O. is an Emergency Medicine physician with more than 15 years of clinical experience and a proven entrepreneurial track record. Driven by a passion to provide patients with a safe and effective alternative treatment option, she founded Kaya Life and grew it from serving a single patient into more than 45,000 54,000 visits across seven clinics in two states.
Dr. Stephanie Johnson, D.O. brings expert knowledge of every aspect of the medical cannabis industry — from state laws and compliance to financial models and market evaluation. She blends the science of cannabis medicine with the art of patient-centered care, creating a model that is both compliant and profitable. Her leadership is guided by integrity, clear priorities, and a commitment to empowering physicians while expanding safe patient access through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Bethany Campbell brings a unique blend of clinical experience and cannabis industry expertise to her role as Director of Education & Marketing at Kaya Life. With a background as a nurse and experience as a physician educator within the cannabis dispensary setting, Bethany has developed a deep understanding of both patient and provider needs. She creates and delivers clinical education programs, patient resources, and marketing strategies that bridge the gap between science and accessibility. Her work ensures that physicians and patients alike are equipped with clear, compassionate, and compliant guidance.
Director of Education & Marketing
Bethany Campbell
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Bethany Campbell
Chief Operating Officer
Bethany Campbell serves as Chief Operating Officer of Kaya Life, where she leads operational strategy, business growth, and expansion initiatives across the organization. Having remained committed to Kaya Life through multiple stages of growth and transition, Bethany has been instrumental in helping build and scale the company while staying true to its mission of improving lives through plant medicine.
Inspired by Dr. Stephanie Johnson's vision of helping people find relief and live well, Bethany has dedicated her career to advancing patient access, physician education, and healthcare innovation within the medical cannabis industry. Her background as a nurse and healthcare leader provides a unique blend of clinical expertise and operational insight, allowing her to effectively bridge patient care and business strategy.
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As COO, Bethany works alongside an exceptional team to drive operational excellence, strengthen physician partnerships, and expand access to medical cannabis nationwide. Passionate about building strong systems and empowering people, she remains focused on creating sustainable growth while ensuring patients receive compassionate, high-quality care.
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Her leadership is rooted in service, education, and a steadfast commitment to Kaya Life's mission, making her a key force behind the company's continued success and future growth.
Lisa Sowell
Director of Compliance & Operations
Lisa brings extensive experience in practice management and serves as the glue that holds teams and systems together at Kaya Life. In her role as Director of Compliance & Operations, she ensures that physicians and staff have the structure, support, and guidance needed to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant cannabis care. Known for her people-first approach and operational expertise, Lisa bridges compliance with day-to-day practice realities. Her leadership keeps practices running smoothly, staff aligned, and patients supported — making her an essential force behind Kaya Life’s success and growth.
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Mahmud Samad
Chief Financial Officer
Mahmud Samad brings a distinctive combination of strategic financial leadership, operational insight, and enterprise-level perspective to his role as CFO of Kaya Life Enterprise.
Based in Miami, he is also Founder and Principal of Interconnext Consulting, where he helps organizations strengthen financial performance, sharpen strategic planning, enhance enterprise value, and prepare for M&A, strategic exits, and liquidity events.
His experience includes senior finance and strategic leadership roles with Andavaris, Subway Global, MDLIVE, Wellpath, Burger King Corporation, and Johnson & Johnson, helping each organization navigate rapid growth, strengthen its financial and operating infrastructure, and prepare for its next stage of development.
What sets Mahmud apart is his ability to see business challenges from multiple perspectives — not just the numbers, but the people, processes, strategy, and execution behind them — and to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable guidance that helps leadership teams move forward with confidence.
At Kaya Life Enterprise, Mahmud works closely with the executive team to align financial strategy with the company’s broader vision, turning ambitious goals into measurable, sustainable outcomes. His collaborative leadership makes him a trusted partner in driving the organization forward — not just as a finance expert, but as a strategic leader invested in the team’s shared success.
Mahmud holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University, Ft Lauderdale, Florida, and a BBA in Finance, Investments from Baruch College, New York, along with certificates of specialization in Leadership, Management from Harvard Business School Online and Applied Business Analytics from MIT Sloan Executive Education.
Beyond his professional work, Mahmud is committed to community leadership and board governance, serving as a Board Member of Children’s Harbor, supporting foster youth in Ft. Lauderdale, and as a Steering Committee member of the CFO Council of South Florida, a premier national organization advancing CFO leadership through continuous learning, peer collaboration, and best practices.
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Amber Crawford
Director of Marketing
Amber Crawford is a seasoned sales and marketing leader with more than 15 years of experience spanning cannabis, healthcare, hospitality, retail, entertainment, and multi-state brand development.
With more than a decade of experience in the cannabis industry, Amber brings a unique combination of strategic marketing expertise, operational leadership, and a deep understanding of the evolving cannabis landscape to Kaya Life.
Throughout her career, Amber has led sales and marketing initiatives across multiple markets, built scalable business systems, developed strategic partnerships, launched and grown cannabis brands, and helped organizations create meaningful connections with their customers and communities. Her cannabis experience includes leadership roles with nationally recognized operators and brands, where she has supported retail expansion, brand launches, team development, customer engagement, and market growth across the United States.
At Kaya Life, Amber sits as our Director of Marketing and leads marketing strategy and brand development across Florida, Mississippi, and beyond, with a focus on expanding awareness, strengthening community partnerships, improving the patient experience, and making reliable cannabis education more accessible. She is passionate about removing the stigma surrounding medical cannabis and helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their journey.
Amber holds a Master’s degree in Hospitality Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Central Florida. Her background in hospitality and customer experience strongly influences her approach to marketing, where she believes that successful organizations are built not only through strong strategy, but through genuine relationships and a commitment to serving people well.
Outside of work, Amber enjoys playing and listening to live music, traveling, and being involved in the communities she serves.