Nominee's Key Links:
Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiptalks/
Resume or CV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiptalks/
Website: http://www.chiptalkshealth.com
Video: http://youtube.com/@chiptalks
Agency or agencies for which nominator feels nominee is best suited:
Organization name(s) and position(s) for which nominator feels nominee is best suited:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Role: Policy Advisor or Consultant on Holistic Health and Endocannabinoid System (ECS) regulation. Responsibilities: Support public health offices by integrating holistic approaches and ECS research into health policies. Office of Minority Health (OMH) Role: Health Policy Specialist focusing on Disparities in Minority Health. Responsibilities: Develop and implement policies to address health disparities in racial and ethnic minority communities, including Native American populations. Office of Tribal Affairs and Strategic Alliances (OTASA) Role: Advisor or Specialist in Native Health Services. Responsibilities: Contribute to improving health services for Native American communities, leveraging his Chickasaw heritage to address unique challenges within Indigenous populations. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Role: Expert on Plant-Based Therapeutics and ECS Regulation. Responsibilities: Advise on holistic and cannabis-based treatments for mental health and substance abuse, promoting safe and effective options within mental health services.
Policies which the nominator knows the nominee supports or in which they have expertise:
Chip Paul is a prominent advocate for medical cannabis legalization and holistic health approaches. He co-founded Oklahomans for Health, the organization that twice petitioned the State of Oklahoma for medical cannabis.
He played a pivotal role in the passage of State Question 788, which legalized medical marijuana in Oklahoma.
Through his company, GnuPharma, Paul has conducted research on modulating the endocannabinoid system (ECS) using plant-based compounds to achieve desired health or wellness effects.
He also hosts the Chip Talks Health podcast, where he explores topics related to the ECS and holistic health.
Nominator's thoughts on what would make this nominee a valuable member of a future Trump Unity Government
Chip Paul embodies the qualities needed for a role in Health and Human Services, with his proven expertise, integrity, and courage. He has a proven record as a pioneer in medical cannabis advocacy, having led Oklahomans for Health in successfully passing State Question 788, despite intense opposition. This demonstrates not only his competence in understanding and navigating complex health policies but also his courage to stand firm for what he believes is right.
Throughout his career, Chip has shown integrity by prioritizing public health and holistic wellness, consistently pushing for transparent, plant-based health solutions. His work with GnuPharma and as a podcast host for Chip Talks Health highlights his honesty in educating the public about alternative health pathways and the importance of the endocannabinoid system. Additionally, Chips commitment to respectful collaboration with minority and Native American health issues—especially meaningful as a member of the Chickasaw Nation—underscores his dedication to inclusivity and respect for diverse communities.