Chris Visco

In 2021, after being awarded a medical cannabis dispensary permit in West Virginia, Visco opened a cannabis Education Center in Huntington, WV. Modeled after a similar center Vico launched in Pennsylvania, the Education Center is designed to teach the public about the benefits of medical cannabis, while also assisting with patient registration and product questions. In 2022, Vico opened the first TerraLeaf medical marijuana dispensary next door to the Education Center in Huntington, WV. The store was placed in Huntington, WV due to its strategic location, as well as the fact it is the epicenter of the opioid epidemic in West Virginia. TerraLeaf hopes medical marijuana can help the people of West Virginia find relief from ailments like chronic pain without the use of addictive opioids.

In 2017, Visco founded the medical marijuana chain TerraVida Holistic Centers in Pennsylvania. At the time, it was the only female-run dispensary chain in the state. Upon hearing about the legalization of medical cannabis in Pennsylvania in 2016, Visco was motivated to enter the new industry. For the initial application process for medical marijuana dispensaries in Pennsylvania, TerraVida Holistic Centers received the highest score in the southeast region of the state. Visco eventually opened 3 Pennsylvania stores under the TerraVida brand, becoming the highest-volume dispensary chain in the Greater Philadelphia area. In 2021, Visco was also awarded cannabis business licenses in the states of Illinois and West Virginia. To help overturn cannabis convictions in Pennsylvania, Visco also founded the TerraVida Victims of the War on Drugs (VOWD) organization. In turn, TerraVida was involved in several community projects that helped overturn cannabis convictions. TerraVida was acquired by Illinois company Verano Holdings for $135 million in May 2021. TerraVida now operates under the Zen Leaf brand.

In 2016, Visco opened Buns Bakery in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. Situated in the Flourtown Farmers Market, the bakery offered pastry, pie, cake, bread, and treats.

In 2010, Visco continued her entrepreneurial pursuits - this time by starting the political consulting firm Social Politics. Working as a Political Strategist and Campaign Manager at her own company, she ran several successful campaigns - including PA State Representative Chris Rabb and Montgomery County, PA Sheriff Eileen Behr. Although no longer her primary focus, Visco remains active in politics to this day.

In 2008, Visco embarked on the entrepreneurial path by founding the social media marketing agency PJs and Coffee. As the Founder and CEO, she worked with businesses of all sizes to maximize online exposure via social media engagement. During this time, Visco also coordinated internships with the Drexel University Co-Op Program.

In 1998, Visco transitioned to a new job as a buyer for David’s Bridal. In this position, Visco was responsible for purchasing and merchandising at 178 retail stores that generated $60 million in revenue during her tenure. During her time at David’s Bridal, Visco was regularly recognized for exceeding sales plans and achieving the highest comparable store increases in the company.

In 1991, Visco was hired for a Retail Buyer position at Boscov's Department Store in Reading, Pennsylvania. Working at Boscov's Department Store through 1998, Visco conducted a number of duties related to purchasing, merchandising, operations, and marketing.

Christina “Chris” Visco (born March 9, 1971) is a businesswoman and retail professional best known for her work in the cannabis industry.