Meet our knowledgeable team
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Alan
CEO
Alan Hart, founder of Classic Citiva, is a leading legal cannabis expert with over five years of experience in the hemp industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and is Trichome Institute certified. Alan has testified as an expert witness in five hemp-related court cases. He resides in Watkinsville, Georgia, and shares, ‘Hemp has been the most effective tool in treating my mental health struggles.
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Klay
Cannabis Consultant
My name is Klay Whitehead, and I’m a Certified Cannabis Consultant. I also have a few other cannabis related certifications through the Trichome Institute. As a music producer and drummer with a degree from the Atlanta Institute of Music, creativity has always been a big part of my life. My favorite thing to do outside of music is traveling the world with my wife. Cannabis has played a significant role in helping me manage anxiety, and I’ve grown to appreciate the cultivation process, and everything from there to the final product. I love every step of it and enjoy helping others explore the wonderful benefits of cannabis.
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Nia
Cannabis Consultant
Hi I’m Nia, I’m a Cannabis consultant and the website admin at Classic Citiva, I’ve been with the Classic Citiva team since 2021. I’m a local Artist and love to challenge myself with new art forms and I love to cook new dishes. I have 2 cannabis education certifications though the Tricome institute. Cannabis has had a special place in my life for many years to manage my own physical and mental health. I’m passionate about learning new information on various types of plant medicine and helping people find the right products and routines for their situation.
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Claudia
Cannabis Consultant
Hi I’m Claudia, I’m a cannabis consultant at Classic Citiva. I enjoy learning new things. I’m Currently tackling all things sourdough and I Have a Boston Terrier named Chardonnay-Nay
I’m fascinated with herbalism and how nature can help us. Cannabis is a magical plant. have a long relationship with cannabis and rely on it as an alternative to modern medicine to alleviate anxiety, stimulate motivation and for stress relief. I have always felt strongly about the power of herbal and natural supplements and their ability to suppress/cure many different ailments.
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Elijah
Cannabis Consultant
My name is Elijah, I’m a cannabis consultant here at Classic Citiva. As a college student who didn’t always have access to health insurance, it was extremely beneficial to have an affordable alternative to help with my anxiety. Outside of work, I’m a full time graduate student at UGA and in my free time I like to hunt for treasures at local thrift stores.
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Jeremy
Cannabis Consultant
Hi my name is Jeremy, I’m a Cannabis Consultant at Classic Citiva. I joined the team’s new Eastside location in 2025, and it’s been wonderful to discover more about this welcoming arm of the Athens community. I’m a writer with a background in journalism and independent film, and Cannabis is the coolest plant to grow alongside my creative path. It’s also been a helpful aid in my well-being, inside and out. To bring even a modicum of that aid to other people is a privilege, and I’m thankful I get to work a job where I can be so helpful.