DELHI - Raven’s View Genetics LLC, a New York State–licensed cannabis cultivator
based in Delhi, will host a complimentary, all-day series of workshops focused on sex and
gender bias in the workplace on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
The workshops will take place at the Delaware County Business Alliance Conference Room,
5½ Main St., Delhi, and will be offered in 90-minute sessions throughout the day from 11:30
a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Local businesses, organizations and community members are encouraged
to attend.
The interactive sessions will cover the differences between gender, sex, racial and age bias;
explore implicit (unconscious) versus explicit (conscious) bias; and examine how these
biases affect workplace morale, productivity and safety.
Raven’s View Genetics, LLC is bringing this workforce initiative from the cannabis industry
to support local employers and the broader Delaware County community. The workshops
highlight the role of training and the importance of workplace initiatives focused on
diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), in recognizing bias, improving decision-making, and
fostering respectful, inclusive work environments.
Attendance is free, but advance registration is required. Participants should RSVP by email
and include the number of attendees and either their business affiliation or personal
interest.
Event Details
Date: Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. (90-minute sessions throughout the day)
Location: Delaware County Business Alliance Conference Room
5½ Main St., Delhi, NY 13753
To register or for more information, contact Joann Kudrewicz at
Joann@RavensViewGenetics.com or 917-969-0545.
About the Providers
Joyce St. George began her career in the 1970s, when she became the first female
investigator to serve in the New York State Attorney Generals Special Prosecutor Office on
Anti-Corruption. She earned her bachelor’s degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and a Master’s degree from NYU. Joyce founded Pact Training, an international training
company, specializing in topics relating to crisis and conflict management. She has also
been an Expert Witness on Sexual Abuse and Assault for the Queens District Attorney’s
Office. During her career, Joyce has worked with the U.S. Department of Justice, New York
City Police Department, St. Vincents Hospital Rape Crisis Program, Columbia
University’s School of Nursing, Margaretville Telephone Company, and Catholic
Charities Delaware-Otsego Mediation Center. St. George has also served as chair of the
board of Margaretville Hospital and as a trustee on the board of Health Alliance
Hospital. She is currently an adjunct professor of criminal justice and communication at SUNY
Delhi and also hosts a radio show on WIOX called Music Matters that highlights current local, state and national issues.
Frank Canavan. Prior to his retirement in 2010, Frank was the founder and Co-Director of the innovative leadership and diversity training institute, Pact Training, LLC. Formed in 1980 with Joyce St. George. Frank holds an MA from New York University in management and organizational training techniques and a BS in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
After 24 years of service, Frank retired from the United States Army in 1992. He currently serves with the Town of Middletown Community Food Pantry. The pantry provides emergency food distribution to over seven hundred registered households.
