Michael Padgett

Michael Padgett is a Principal Engineer at Curaleaf since April 2021, specializing in the expansion and support of technology and equipment for plant medicine production. With a diverse background as a Business Owner at Articulate Studios and previous roles such as Field Application Scientist at Thar Process and Extraction/Purification/Analytical Technology Sales Specialist at Emerald Scientific, Michael has extensive experience in extraction and purification processes. Other notable positions include Medical Science Liaison at Vanderbilt University, where innovative molecular pharmacology research was conducted, and Creative Director at Drum & Monkey, focusing on transformative learning experiences. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and a Bachelor of Science in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from the University of Illinois Chicago, along with further education at Stanford University.