Dakota Hettel

Dakota Hettel is an experienced professional with a diverse background encompassing roles in the cannabis industry, surveying, and education. Currently serving as a Supervisor at Ascend Wellness Holdings since December 2022, Dakota previously held a key position as Sales/Inventory Keyholder at New England Craft Cultivators, where rapid promotion and cross-training as a Budtender highlighted capabilities in customer education and operational flexibility. Prior experience includes a Geospatial Technician role at Borbas Surveying & Mapping, where Dakota advanced to field crew chief and lead photogrammetrist, and various educational roles at the Morris Museum and Glassworks Studio, emphasizing a commitment to outreach and community engagement. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Environmental GIScience from Unity Environmental University and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of New Haven.