About the Green Network Providers
Green Network Providers is a non-profit organization that empowers individuals on their wellness journeys. They achieve this through a unique network of qualified professionals, including nurse practitioners, herbalists, healers, breathwork specialists, and yoga instructors. This holistic approach supports medication management and promotes overall health improvement.
Meet the Team

Secretary and Nurse Practitioner
Caitlin Bernhard MSN, NP
Caitlin Bernhard, MSN, FNP is a radical wellness clinician and an expert in plant medicine and cannabis care. Caitlin is a gardener and herbalist and has an extensive background in holistic health. She is also a Family Nurse Practitioner and Integrative Health Coach specializing in cannabis and preventative medicine. Combining her passion for science, education, plants, and healing, she works collaboratively with the non-profit organizations Green Network Providers and Leaf411.

Nurse Practitioner
Julie Battel CNM, MPH
Julie Battel CNM, MPH is a compassionate and seasoned healthcare professional. Since 2017, Julie has been practicing Cannabis Medicine as an Advanced Practice Nurse focusing on the unique background and needs of each patient. She is dedicated to educating patients on the various benefits of plant-based medicine.
Julie has expertise in women’s health and neurological conditions. Her interests include incorporating the endocannabinoid system into nursing and medical education andcollecting and analyzing data to optimize patient outcomes. She is passionate about working towards racial and economic justice in the cannabis space.

Vice President and Registered Nurse
Jodi Chapin RN
Jodi is a dedicated labor and delivery nurse with over 35 years of experience and a passion for empowering women in their health journeys. As Vice President of Green Network Providers, she integrates her expertise in nursing, cannabis medicine, and holistic wellness to support individuals in achieving their health and wellness goals. Jodi successfully utilized cannabis to reduce her reliance on prescription medications and achieved significant weight loss, furthering her commitment to natural healing. A certified Reiki Master and a survivor of a brain hemorrhage, Jodi brings compassion, resilience, and a wealth of knowledge to her practice, inspiring others to heal and thrive naturally.

President and Wellness Coach
Sandy Bernier
Sandy is the Founder of Irie Bliss Wellness, a hemp wellness lifestyle brand, and Bliss Blends, a CBD product manufacturing company. Sandy attended Emerson College where she developed a love for plant medicine activism, having gone to her first Freedom Rally in 1996. She has been involved in non-profit work and community building since 2016. She gained coaching skills with the International Association of Wellness Professionals in 2017. This aligned with her love and passion for supporting people both with her custom Hemp CBD Products and High-Level Wellness Integration Coaching. High-Level Wellness is an approach that honors the mind, body, and spirit connection when working with plant allies and considers many approaches to integration.

Patient Care Coordinator and Consultant
Charlene Craig
Charlene graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2022 with a degree in Health Sciences, with a focus on nutrition and anthropology. She then continued her studies to become a Certified Health Education Specialist. She is a certified death doula and also holds certificates in interpreting lab results and medical billing & coding.
After surviving a stroke during her first pregnancy, living with depression, and managing her and her son's Lyme disease and her son's ASD, Charlene embarked on a personal health journey to regain her and her family's health and wellness.
She believes in the power of herbs, sacred plant medicine and holistic approaches to healing the body. Her real-life experiences deepen her understanding of the need of human connection and the importance of empathy and compassion.

Treasurer and Founder
Stanley E Sykes III
Stan Sykes is the Founder and Treasurer of Green Network Providers, where he has played a crucial role in shaping business processes, managing teams, and fostering growth through strategic sales and marketing efforts. His leadership is key to effective budget management and the attainment of GNP's broader objectives. Although his career has branched into security and artistic endeavors, his roots in non-profit management GNP underline his talent for building and leading organizations that prioritize strategic and community impact.