Kristina Chavez

Kristina Chavez is the Chief of Staff and Chief People Officer at ShowGrow Operations & Management, where she oversees internal operations, people systems, and day-to-day execution across ShowGrow-operated and partner dispensaries. She is also Chief People Officer at Blackleaf, supporting the platform’s internal teams and customer-facing operations. Kristina has been part of ShowGrow since its earliest growth, helping shape the company from the inside.

Kristina’s role at ShowGrow has always focused on building the systems that allow teams to function effectively in regulated environments. As ShowGrow expanded into operations, construction, and technology, she helped establish internal processes for staffing, training, compliance support, and cross-team coordination. Her work ensures that strategy translates into consistent execution.

As Chief People Officer, Kristina is responsible for hiring frameworks, onboarding, training programs, performance management, and leadership support. In dispensary operations, people systems directly affect compliance, throughput, and customer experience. Her approach emphasizes clarity, accountability, and sustainable team structures rather than short-term fixes.

Kristina works across both ShowGrow and Blackleaf to align internal operations with external delivery. This includes supporting retail operations teams, coordinating with construction leadership, and ensuring that technology and messaging platforms are backed by effective internal workflows. Her role bridges strategy, execution, and people management.

As Chief of Staff and Chief People Officer at ShowGrow Operations & Management, Kristina supports leadership across construction, operations, and finance by ensuring teams, processes, and communication stay aligned. Her role helps translate leadership decisions into operational reality while maintaining consistency across ShowGrow’s growing footprint.