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Gina is from Holy Cross, Alaska, an Athabaskan village located on the Yukon river, where she is an enrolled tribal citizen. She works as an indigenous rights advocate and political organizer in Alaska. Gina is the Founder and Chair of the Alaska Entheogenic Awareness Council and directs Arctic Visions, Alaska’s annual psychedelic conference. She also serves on the Advisory Board of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines.

Carissa is driven by her passion for improving healthcare access in Alaska. Her professional background includes work in strategic planning, business development, mergers and acquisitions, clinical leadership, and cultivating relationships with healthcare providers in pursuit of community solutions that ensure Alaskans can receive high-quality care close to home.

Jerrad was born in Juneau, Alaska and raised in Soldotna, Alaska. He is a Bristol Bay Native Corporation shareholder. Jerrad joined the US Navy right out of high school and was fortunate to travel the world. Upon his honorable discharge, he was able to obtain a Masters degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, where he put his new skills to work in the non-profit sector and helping others. His driving motivation is one of helping others and creating great spaces where people are welcome to be themselves. He is a serial entrepreneur whose stress is considered by IAEA to be a renewable resource. He is married, with 2 children, and the world's bestest buddy.

David works to bridge Indigenous knowledge systems with modern approaches to address today’s challenges. He is particularly focused on how natural medicine and traditional healing practices can support Alaska in addressing its challenging mental health issues and treating intergenerational historic trauma. Through community engagement and thoughtful policy development, David strives to foster inclusive, practical solutions that honor traditional wisdom while embracing innovation.

Noria is a dedicated advocate for Veteran mental health, drawing from her extensive experience working alongside Veterans throughout her aviation career as an aircraft mechanic and helicopter pilot. Her transformative healing journey with plant medicine revealed its profound potential in addressing conditions like PTSD, inspiring her to champion access to these therapies for those in need.

With over a decade of political experience in Alaska, Noria has collaborated closely with House and Senate Representatives to drive initiatives that promote equity and opportunity for Alaskans. Her work reflects a steadfast commitment to building a brighter, more inclusive future for her community.

Josiah is Alaska born and raised, where his personal journey with psychedelic medicines has been deeply transformative, helping him navigate neurodivergence, chronic pain, and PTSD. With experience working in the state legislature and on two bipartisan statewide campaigns, including a ballot initiative, Josiah has developed a strong background in policy and advocacy. He has also worked in social work, supporting Alaska’s homeless population, where he witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of the state’s mental health crisis—consistently ranked among the worst in the nation. These experiences have fueled his dedication to advancing innovative, compassionate solutions that promote healing and well-being for all Alaskans.

Kevin is a psychedelic public affairs and policy reform professional who has worked at the local and state level since early 2018. He began his career with Decriminalize Denver where he led the campaign that made Denver, CO the first city in the United States to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms. Most recently he was the co-Chief Proponent, Coalition Director, and spokesperson for the historic Natural Medicine Health Act which decriminalized natural psychedelic medicines across the state of Colorado and directed the state to create the country's second regulated therapeutic access program for psilocybin. Kevin currently advises local and state-level campaigns and trains individuals across the U.S. on effective policy reform.