Kevin (he/him) has a background in science education and administration. He received his BS in Biology from Georgia Tech and MS in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from UC Irvine. Through his experience as a teaching assistant and middle/high school teacher, and then later as an assistant principal and administrative coordinator, he has enjoyed the opportunity to connect with and support the people around him. Connections around the struggles of people from all aspects of his life have encouraged him to pursue opportunities in clinical trauma work. His goal is to continue education to explore the relationship between trauma and mental illness. He is particularly interested in how psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy can help people work through traumatic experiences and associated trauma and mental illness.

Bianca (she/her) completed her BA in Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and Clinical Neuropsychiatry MSc at King's College London. She is currently working towards a career in psychedelic science with the goal of becoming a licensed clinical psychologist in the field of psychedelic research and medicine. She is interested in the potential therapeutic application of psychedelic assisted therapies as a transdiagnostic approach for mental health conditions including anxiety and depression, PTSD, substance use and addiction, and exploring altered states of consciousness. She is passionate about diversity, access and equity in the psychedelic space aspiring to help bridge the treatment gap between conducting research and implementing clinical interventions with an interest in trauma informed and culturally competent care for BIPOC individuals. She is a social justice and harm reduction advocate and volunteers with the People of Color Psychedelic Collective and Fireside Project as a psychedelic peer supporter.

Angelica (she/her) received her BA in Psychology from Cal Poly Pomona. She has been working in research since 2020, with a focus in psychedelics, psychological flexibility, and substance use. She was drawn to the field through her volunteer experiences as a harm reduction medic at various music and arts festivals where she observed a need for compassionate, trauma-informed psychiatric care. Angelica’s aim is to holistically approach mental health treatments and is interested in psychedelic-assisted therapy for management of addiction and co-occurring disorders. She plans on pursuing a career as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Tyler (he/him) earned his BA in Psychology (University Honors) from Portland State University. Tyler plans to continue his education as a graduate student with a focus in Clinical Psychology and eventually earn either a PhD or PsyD. At the start of the pandemic, Tyler decided to leave his job as an in-home and group class personal trainer to go back to school and pursue a career in mental health and trauma recovery. After realizing many of his training sessions were becoming therapy sessions for his clients, he discovered he was more interested in supporting his clients emotionally rather than diet tracking or designing workouts for them. Tyler's primary field of interest is Data Equity in Mental Health research and the development of strategies for more diverse and representational participant data and is excited to be on a research team working to explore this area. Tyler's interests include writing short stories and poetry, video/board games, working out, knitting, and spending weekends on the couch watching movies with his husband, Eric.

Libby (any pronouns) is an undergraduate student at Reed College pursuing a degree in Psychology with a concentration in Cognitive Science. They have always looked to nature to answer their questions, both philosophical and scientific, fostering a longtime interest in plants as medicinal and/or therapeutic interventions. Long-term, they hope to explore the integration of nature, music, and art into psychedelic interventions. Besides a fascination and respect for the Earth and what it has to offer, personal experiences have led Libby to be especially focused on harm reduction, as well as equitable, culturally competent, and accessible healthcare.

Sabine (she/her) is a third-year undergraduate student at Reed College pursuing a degree in neuroscience with a minor in music. Stemming from her upbringing in a small community in the Santa Cruz mountains, her love for nature and alternative medicine has only grown over time. She has always known plants to be a healing force and is passionate about dedicating her future career to honoring and applying this knowledge. She aspires to continue research in psychedelic therapy, and eventually obtain a nurse practitioner license in integrative medicine, with an emphasis on health equity and treatment accessibility.

Victoria (she/her) is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Reed College pursuing a degree in Psychology with a concentration in Cognitive Science and a minor in English. Raised amidst the lush beauty of Oregon's landscapes, she developed a profound appreciation for the harmonious connection between humanity and nature. She aspires to further her education in Clinical Psychology, pioneering treatments for psychiatric disorders. Her vision includes integrating natural and scientific approaches to foster innovative and effective therapeutic methods, with a commitment to equity and the protection of marginalized groups. Outside academia, Victoria finds joy in the simplicity of reading and the outdoors, where she embarks on adventures with her girlfriend and their cat.

Ravenfish (or Fish) (they/them) is a Senior Psychology major at Reed College. They are concentrating in computational sciences and are very interested in the psychopharmacological benefits of alternative medications. After undergrad, they are planning on pursuing a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner’s license in order to follow their passion for therapeutic use of psychedelics. Outside of academic pursuits, they love to write music and play guitar, take care of their many plants, and cook elaborate meals with their friends.

River (she/her) received her B.S. in Psychology from Oregon State University. She is deeply interested in consciousness studies, the psychopharmacological investigation of psychedelic substances, and equity and inclusion in psychedelic research. She works in harm reduction as a support line supervisor for Fireside Project’s psychedelic support line and she is a licensed Oregon psilocybin facilitator. When she isn’t in the lab you can find her building her off-grid permaculture community in the high desert, kayaking, or exploring the forests and coastlines of the Pacific Northwest with her partner and their three dogs.