NOMINEE
Sheryl Arvizu, MBA
Chief Executive Officer, Apogee Therapeutics, LLC
“Elevating Cannabis. Empowering Community.”
📍 1769 Victory Lane, Sunland Park, NM
📧 sherylarvizu@gmail.com | 📞 (575) 334-2764
About Sheryl
Sheryl Arvizu is the visionary founder and CEO of Apogee Therapeutics, LLC, a woman-led, community-rooted cannabis enterprise located in Sunland Park, New Mexico. With over two decades of award-winning leadership in the biopharmaceutical industry—spanning Fortune 500 firms such as Bayer, Vertex, Gilead, and Alexion—Sheryl brings a rare blend of scientific rigor, patient-first advocacy, and entrepreneurial passion to New Mexico’s fast-growing cannabis sector.
Under her leadership, Apogee has rapidly emerged as a new standard-bearer in cannabis retail, manufacturing, and hospitality. Combining operational excellence with local values, Sheryl is redefining what it means to lead in cannabis: thoughtful, inclusive, and community-forward.
Her Vision for Apogee Therapeutics
- ✅ Empower the local economy by creating jobs, supporting local entrepreneurs, and elevating regional talent.
- ✅ Deliver a premium cannabis experience through clean design, quality-tested products, and exceptional customer service.
- ✅ Support education and wellness through informed staff and welcoming consumption spaces.
- ✅ Champion women and underrepresented voices in cannabis through mentorship and opportunity creation.
Why She’s a Trailblazer
Sheryl exemplifies the values celebrated by the Women in Cannabis Expo’s West Coast Trailblazing Entrepreneur Award:
- Innovative Leadership
- Empowering Women & Community
- Pioneering a New Model
- Public Service Leadership
Credentials & Recognitions
• MBA, Louisiana State University
• B.A., 4.0 GPA, Eastern Illinois University
• Licensed Practical Nurse & EMT, Parkland College
• Multiple President’s Club honors, MVP and Top National Sales Awards across leading pharmaceutical firms
• Past Board Member: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Doña Ana County
About Apogee Therapeutics, LLC
Apogee is more than a dispensary—it’s a locally owned economic engine focused on opportunity, inclusion, and quality. Located just minutes from El Paso, Texas, Apogee’s state-of-the-art facility includes:
- Retail Dispensary + Drive-Through
- Integrated Manufacturing of Flower, Pre-Rolls & Edibles coming soon
- Indoor Consumption Lounge + Outdoor Pizza Patio coming soon
- Community Events, Workshops & Local Partnerships
Apogee is proud to be homegrown in New Mexico and invites you to join its mission to elevate the cannabis experience while uplifting the community.
🗳 Vote for Sheryl Arvizu in the 2025 Women in Cannabis Expo Awards – West Coast Trailblazing Entrepreneur category
📅 Voting Opens: July 2, 2025 – Closes: July 15, 2025
🌐 www.womenincannabisexpo.com
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