Matthew Shevach (@bayareaganjier) is a Certified Ganjier, personal cultivator, judge and seasoned cannabis professional with seven years in the legal industry.

As a key member of the start-up team at Budist, he currently leads brand partnerships and oversees product operations. Matthew also manages the judging program at Budist and is actively involved in cannabis evaluation development, ensuring rigorous and accurate product assessments. As a Budist Critic, Matthew shares his passion for wellness, craft cannabis and helping others through detailed product reviews and insights. He is primarily a consumer of concentrates, but also regularly assesses flower and many other products

A leader and mentor within the Ganjier community, his mission is to shape the cannabis industry's future by applying his extensive expertise. Based in the Bay Area, Matthew brings over 20 years of experience as an early pioneer in digital advertising and SaaS.

Matthew can regularly be found seeing live music around the Bay Area. He loves to hike, camp and snowboard and is a proud father of three / parent to five young adults!

Check out all of Matthew's reviews on his Budist app profile