Evidence-informed education
Plain-language cannabinoid education with sources, review dates, and clear labels for what is and is not known.

North Star Cannabinoid Health Foundation is a Minnesota nonprofit organization advancing evidence-informed cannabinoid education, research literacy, community programs, and responsible public resources.
Minnesota-rooted. Evidence-led. Built for public benefit.
What we focus on
Plain-language cannabinoid education with sources, review dates, and clear labels for what is and is not known.
Help clinicians, veterans, and the public read cannabinoid research critically rather than through marketing claims.
Listening-first programs designed with veterans and community leaders, then measured honestly.
Navigation to Minnesota training, workforce, and business-development resources for people entering the field.
Founding leadership
North Star is guided by founding leaders with experience across technology, operations, medicine, and community service.
Founder & President
Sudhir Singh is the founder and driving force behind North Star Cannabinoid Health Foundation. An electrical engineer educated at IIT Kharagpur, he brings more than three decades of experience across technology, project leadership, operations, construction, energy efficiency, and business development in the United States and internationally. His background includes leadership work with major organizations such as 3M, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Best Buy, UnitedHealth Group, Honeywell, Seagate, and Pillsbury, as well as building the LHU group of companies in Minnesota. At North Star, he is focused on bringing business, medical, veteran, scientific, technical, and community leaders together around responsible cannabinoid education, research, and public benefit.
LEARN MOREFounding Director, Strategy & Operations
Binay Singh is an experienced business and technology executive with more than 25 years of leadership across strategy, operations, program management, business development, financial management, and large-scale technology initiatives. His background includes leading global teams, enterprise transformation programs, customer and partner relationships, governance, budgeting, and complex technology delivery. He has also helped build a software startup from early-stage development through revenue generation and private fundraising. At North Star, he brings strategic discipline, operational structure, partnership experience, and a focus on building an organization that can grow responsibly and sustainably.
LEARN MOREFounding Director, Technology & Digital Strategy
Biju Meethaleveedu began his career in India in fashion and advertising sales before moving into architectural materials, selling reflective glass to architects. After relocating to the United States, he transitioned into logistics, where he was part of the team that implemented a modern inventory management system. He went on to found and operate ventures spanning e-commerce, technology, logistics, and agriculture. At North Star, he leads technology and digital strategy, applying artificial intelligence to research that serves human well-being.
LEARN MOREFounding Medical & Scientific Advisor
Jason advises North Star on medical and scientific matters. He is a physician; his full profile will be published as his advisory role is formalized.
LEARN MOREFounding Veteran & Community Advisor
Trey Lachiocotte advises North Star on veteran and community programs. He is a U.S. Army veteran; his full profile will be published as his advisory role is formalized.
LEARN MORENorth Star is building its governance, educational resources, community partnerships, and program infrastructure before undertaking any regulated cannabis activity. Any future regulated activity will be considered separately and only after all required approvals are obtained.
North Star is registered in Minnesota as a nonprofit organization. Federal tax-exempt status and charitable fundraising information will be stated publicly when the applicable approvals and registrations are complete.