Joshua Sanderlin

Marijuana Commissioner,
State of Delaware (OMC)

Joshua Sanderlin is an attorney and government affairs specialist with over 15 years of experience advising businesses, investors, and policymakers on regulatory compliance, licensing, and public policy. His work has focused heavily on emerging and highly regulated industries, particularly the cannabis sector, where he has become a trusted advisor on multi-state operations, licensing strategy, and regulatory implementation.

Joshua currently serves as the Marijuana Commissioner for the State of Delaware, where he oversees the implementation and regulation of the state’s adult-use cannabis program. Within his first two months in the role, he led the successful launch of Delaware’s recreational cannabis market—establishing a regulatory framework, issuing conditional licenses, and coordinating with state and local stakeholders to ensure a responsible rollout.

Joshua holds a Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, a Master of Public Administration from Florida State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Jacksonville University.