Nyomi Barrick
Nyomi Barrick helps Oklahoma medical cannabis patients navigate a system that can be difficult to understand from the outside. Through her work with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, she connects regulation, public education, and patient experience, helping ensure agency policies translate into information people can use.
Her work includes educating the public, state agencies, community organizations, physicians, patients, and caregivers about Oklahoma’s medical cannabis program and the realities patients face within it. She also supports patient safety education, community engagement, research partnerships, and the development of educational materials designed to give patients current, evidence-based information.
Regulations have real consequences for patients. Clear rules, accessible information, and responsive oversight can determine whether patients can participate in the program safely and with confidence. By engaging directly with patients and stakeholders, she helps connect the agency’s public health responsibilities with the real-world experiences of the people the program serves.
“I educate the general public, state agencies, and community organizations about the Oklahoma medical marijuana program and the patient experience.”
That combination of regulatory knowledge and patient-centered communication makes Barrick an important bridge between government and the medical cannabis community. By listening to patients, identifying gaps, and simplifying complicated information, she helps strengthen transparency, participation, and trust in Oklahoma’s medical cannabis program.
Nyomi Barrick is a strong candidate for the Patient Voice Award because she brings patient experience directly into public education and agency engagement, making medical cannabis programs safer and easier to navigate.
Cast your vote for Nyomi Barrick for the 2026 Patient Voice Award.
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