Brandi Garris is a Nurse Practitioner with 19 years of clinical experience in hospital medicine. She owns a Cannabis Care Clinic where she performs medical cannabis certification exams. Passionate about education and collaboration, she works to advance evidence-based cannabis care while helping bridge traditional healthcare and cannabis medicine through responsible practice and patient advocacy.

 

Brittany Bolden is a South Mississippi–based artist with 14 years of experience in the service industry. She is also a devoted dog owner and enjoys expressing creativity through her artwork while balancing her professional background in hospitality.

 

 

 

Bryce Breezee is an entrepreneur with roots in basketball and music. After excelling in basketball during the 1990s, he transitioned into the music industry in the early 2000s. With extensive experience in artist management, he leads Breezeway Management and partners with Plug City Records, helping develop talent and drive innovation in the industry.
 
 

Eric Woods is a South Mississippi musician, songwriter, and frontman of Eric Woods & The Way Down, known for their blend of psychedelic rock, funk, and Southern soul. With years of performing and songwriting, he appreciates cannabis for relief and creativity. As a judge, he values flavor, smoothness, balance, and effects that inspire creativity and connection.
 
 

Jackie Cowgill, known as “The Dab Queen,” is General Manager of Rootdown in Ocean Springs and an active member of Mississippi’s medical cannabis community. She focuses on patient education surrounding terpenes, cannabinoids, and the entourage effect, while mentoring her team and creating a welcoming environment where patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported.
 

Kaleigh Sanford is a South Mississippi native with over 20 years of experience in the service industry. She is a mother of three daughters and enjoys spending time with family and friends. In her free time, she enjoys visiting museums, spending time outdoors near the water, and pursuing hobbies such as embroidery and cross-stitch.
 

 

Kim Blankenship is a seasoned sideshow burlesque performer with over 12 years of lighting up stages coast to coast. She is known for daring feats such as glass walking, fire manipulation, and blockhead. Her unique style blends elegance and brutality, creating a visceral yet refined experience that sets her apart in the world of alternative performance art.
 

 

Lorena “Christy” Young is a Long Beach native and budtender at Rootdown in Bay St. Louis. Passionate about the medical cannabis industry, she appreciates the artistry of cultivation from her experience in bud trimming. A self-described flower enthusiast, she prefers sativas and enjoys spending time outdoors near the water.

 

 

Maureen “Mo” Fairclough raised on Long Island New York. Retired from United States Professional Tennis Association as a Professional tennis instructor. Mo managed tennis clubs and organized leagues and instructed private lessons in the Hamptons. Happy to call Mississippi home and honored to judge.
 

 

 

Originally born in Queens, New York, Murkemz now claims Phoenix as his home. He has been writing and rapping since his teenage years, and has gotten the attention of hip-hop legends like Ice-T. Murkemz has made a name for himself as a lyricist and freestylist. His music career gained traction after his freestyle segment on Sway’s Sirius XM radio show in particular.
 
 

Sara Plylar is a budtender in Mississippi’s medical cannabis program who is passionate about patient education and advocacy. She enjoys helping patients understand cannabinoids, terpenes, and how products affect the endocannabinoid system. Plylar focuses on guiding individuals toward personalized solutions that improve sleep, relaxation, and pain management through informed cannabis use.
 

Warren Fairclough, also known as “Kiwi,” is a Mississippi medical cannabis patient honored to return as a judge for the 2026 Sippi Cup. Originally from New Zealand, he trained in the engineering field and applies those skills in his daily work. He values the benefits of Mississippi’s medical cannabis program and proudly calls the United States home.