Mission
At the Psychedelic Society of Utah, our mission is to support a new era of wellness. We are committed to breaking down financial barriers, fostering education, and advocating for safe, ethical, legal, joyful, and accessible psychedelic - assisted wellness.
Values
Community
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The landscape of psychedelics is built on a vast and diverse community. This sense of community is interwoven into psychedelic experiences, amplifying the need that we have to connect with each other.
If the future of psychedelics is not built for and celebratory of every human, we will have failed to capture one of the fundamental purposes of these medicines.
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The Psychedelic Society of Utah commits to inclusivity and diversity by design, striving consistently to listen to and incorporate the needs and perspectives of our community.
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Safety
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Physical, mental, and spiritual safety are foundational for psychedelic - assisted wellness. Without these cornerstones, we risk harming ourselves and each other.
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Through legislation, ethical standards, and education, the Psychedelic Society of Utah commits to increasing safety in our psychedelic landscape.
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Collaboration
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The data from scientific research, the experience of professionals, and the wisdom of indigenous practices are equally important to experience the full potency that psychedelics have to offer to individuals and communities.
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The Psychedelic Society of Utah is committed to ongoing multidisciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration.
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The Team
Andrea Hanson M.Ed
Founder/Board of Directors
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With experience as MAPS trained Mental Health Therapist and Complex Trauma Specialist, Andrea brings experience and passion to the Psychedelic Society of Utah mission. She has seen firsthand with many clients the incredible impact of psychedelic-assisted therapy and is committed to expanding access to ethical, effective healing.
Kristel Walker
Board of Directors
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Kristel is bringing her years of experience as a Holistic Health Practitioner as well as opening and operating for and non-profit organizations. Her passion for safe, effective psychedelic-assisted wellness and experience provides the opportunity to support and guide those in need. Kristel is enthusiastically devoted to the success of psychedelics in Utah.
Traci Mortrud R.N.
Events & Experience Curation
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Traci is passionate about ethics, safety, and whimsy in psychedelics. Traci brings over a decade of experience with psychedelics to our team. With her profound personal and scientific understanding of the impact of psychedelic medicines and her talent for creativity, Traci is a powerful force for our community.
Pete Conder LCMHC
Board of Directors
Pete has dedicated his therapy career to helping clients navigate trauma. As a combat veteran, he is dedicated to bringing the healing powers of trauma-informed psychedelic therapies to others navigating trauma in complicated cross-sections of diversity.