Ms. Ragnhildstveit governs the strategic direction of the IRLG, developing, implementing, and executing research initiatives. She is also a Researcher at Harvard, Yale, and Duke University; and is an incoming Ph.D. student in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge. Apart from research, Ms. Ragnhildstveit has a background in business administration, previously serving as Head of Operations for an AI software company and Director of Marketing and Business Strategy for a nation-wide healthcare system. 

Ms. Jackson streamlines research operations, facilitates academic and industry partnerships, and provides editorial services at the IRLG. She is also a Clinical Research Specialist and Psychedelic Research Therapist at Cedar Clinical Research by Novamind, with expertise in clinical trial protocols and delivery. Ms. Jackson's research interests center on psychedelic medicine for a variety of mental health disorders, which are complimented by her integrative background in social and behavioral science coupled with philosophy.

Ms. Barth is a graduate student serving as a Research Associate and Advisor at the IRLG. She is completing a Ph.D. in Human Development and Social Policy at the University of Utah, where she also obtained a M.S. in the same field as well as a B.S. in International Relations. Ms. Barth additionally teaches university courses in human development and family and consumer studies; and is a practicing Psychedelic Somatic Therapist specializing in cannabis-assisted psychotherapy (CAP) for mental health disorders, with an emphasis on trauma.

Mr. Slayton is a graduate student serving as a Research Associate and Advisor at the IRLG. He is working towards a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University; and received an M.A. in Philosophy of Biology from the University of Chicago, an M.M. in Music Composition from San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and a B.A. in Neurolinguistics from Duke University. Mr. Slayton's research interests include semantic meaning, aesthetics, and representation of objects and concepts in addition to psychedelic compounds.

Ms. Brendle is a graduate student serving as a Research Associate and Advisor at the IRLG. She is working towards a Ph.D. in Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research at the University of Utah; and obtained a dual degree in Healthcare Management (M.P.H) and Neuroscience (B.A.) from Boston University. Ms. Brendle is also a Health Economics and Outcomes Research Intern at Novamind, where she helps lead industry-sponsored psychedelic research. Her interests span mental health treatment and increased and cost-effective service delivery.

Ms. Miranda is a graduate student serving as a Level 2 Research Assistant at the IRLG. She is completing an M.A. in Transformative and Consciousness Studies at National University; and received a dual degree in Psychology (B.S.) and Childhood and Adolescent Development (B.A.) from California State University San Marcos. Ms. Miranda is also a Research Assistant at the Duke Center for Psychedelic Science; and aspires to obtain a future Ph.D. in Clinical Neuroscience, with an emphasis on psychedelic psychoneurobiology. 

Mr. Roughan is a graduate student serving as a Level 2 Research Assistant at the IRLG. He is completing an M.S. in Marriage and Family Counseling at Capella University; and received a B.S. from Utah Valley University. Mr. Roughan is also a practicing Clinical Therapist specializing in marriage and family therapy along with ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) for a variety of mental health issues. Ultimately, he is 

working towards becoming a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®) as well as a Sports Psychologist.

Mrs. Vasquez-Johnson is a graduate student serving as a Level 2 Research Assistant at the IRLG. She is working towards an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University; and received a B.S. in Molecular Biology from Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Mrs. Vasquez-Johnson is also a Research Specialist at Cedar Clinical Research by Novamind, where she facilitates various psychedelic studies. Though, apart from psychedelics, she is interested in metastatic cancer and oncolytic therapies, with goals set on a future M.D.

Mx. August is a graduate student serving as a Level 1 Research Assistant at the IRLG. They are completing a Ph.D. in Human Development and Social Policy at the University of Utah, where they also obtained an M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, and received a B.S. in Sociology from Westminster College. At the University of Utah, Mx. August is a Member of the Transgender Health Patient Family Advisory Board, where they have paved the way forward for Utah gender X, phalloplasty patients, and gender expansive communities at large.

Mrs. Cunningham is a post-baccalaureate student serving as a Level 2 Research Assistant and Co-Advisor at the IRLG. She recently completed a B.S. in Psychology at the University of Utah; and will soon begin an M.Sc. in Neuropsychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Her research interests include psychedelics for the treatment of PTSD and other trauma- and anxiety-related symptoms. Mrs. Cunningham ultimately hopes to become a Psychedelic Psychotherapist and Research Staff Psychologist.

Mx. Snyder is a post-baccalaureate student serving as a Level 2 Research Assistant and Advisor at the IRLG. Recently, they completed a B.S. in Psychology at the University of Utah; and is preparing for a future M.S. in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling and/or a Ph.D. in Social or Developmental Psychology. Mx. Snyder's research interests include mindfulness and somatic therapies for mental health disorders; and how these therapies can be enhanced using psychedelics and other non-traditional modalities. 

Ms. Bass is a post-baccalaureate student serving as a Level 2 Research Assistant at the IRLG. She received her B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles and hopes to pursue a future Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. She also serves as a Study Coordinator for New School Research, a participating site for MAPS-sponsored 
MDMA-assisted therapy trials for PTSD. Ultimately, Ms. Bass aspires to become a Clinical Research Psychologist specializing in psychedelic and somatic therapies for psychiatric disorders.

Ms. Mayo is a post-baccalaureate student serving as a Level 2 Research Assistant at the IRLG. She recently obtained a B.S. in Economics from the University of Utah and will soon apply to Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology. Her research interests include natural/herbal remedies, holistic medicine, and alternative mediums for mental health, such as psychedelic compounds. She is additionally interested in how biophilia can be integrated into therapeutic environments to boost clinical outcomes and the effects of psychedelics.

Ms. Ghaus is a post-baccalaureate student serving as a Level 1 Research Assistant at the IRLG. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and hopes to pursue a future Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. She is also a full-time Substitute Teacher at Mt. McKinley Juvenile Hall Court School of the Contra Costa County Office of Education. Here, Ms. Ghaus creates learning environments and lesson plans for incarcerated, foster, and at-risk students, helping them academically, socially, and emotionally.

Ms. Weinrich is a post-baccalaureate student serving as a Level 2 Research Assistant at the IRLG. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and hopes to pursue a future Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. She is also a Clinical Study Assistant at MAPS working on Phase 3 clinical trials as well as a Research Assistant at the Duke Center for Integrated Psychedelic Science. Ms. Weinrich is interested in the intersection of psychedelic therapy for internalizing disorders and early life resilience.

Ms. Baig is an undergraduate student serving as a Sr. Level 2 Research Assistant at the IRLG. She is completing a dual B.A. in Neurobiology and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University, in addition to a concurrent A.M. with a focus on Histories and Cultures of Muslim Societies. Ms. Baig also serves as Secretary of Harvard's Pakistani Students Association; and is a Research Assistant at the Harvard Retinal Imaging Lab. Currently, she is studying how religious beliefs and practices impact neuroplasticity in humans.

Mr. Holle is an undergraduate student serving as a Sr. Level 2 Research Assistant and Advisor at the IRLG. He is working towards a B.S. in Computational Physics at the University of Utah and is preparing for a future Ph.D. in Photonics-Based Condensed Matter Theory. Mr. Holle is also a Research Assistant at Harvard University in the Ethical Intelligence Lab, where he conducts research at the intersection of engineering, ethical artificial intelligence, and consumer psychology. His research interests further extend to aerospace and robotics.

Ms. Uzun is an undergraduate student serving as a Level 2 Research Assistant at the IRLG. She is working towards a BS.c. in Psychology at the University of Manchester in England, and hopes to pursue a future Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. She also works as a Citizen Researcher at the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; and volunteers at PsyCare UK and Beat. She ultimately aspires to become a clinical psychologist specializing in transdiagnostic approaches to mental health, inlcuding psychedelics. 

Mr. Khan is an undergraduate student serving as a Level 2 Research Assistant at the IRLG. He is working towards a BS.c. in Human Physiology at the University of Leeds in England, and hopes to pursue a future M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. At his university, Mr. Khan serves as President of the Students for Sensible Drug Policy; and is a Content Writer at the Science Entrepreneur Club and Project Twenty21 Ambassador. He ultimately aspires to become a clinical research psychologist specializing in transdiagnostic psychedelic therapy.

Ms. Zimmerman is an undergraduate student serving as a Level 2 Research Assistant at the IRLG. She is completing a B.A. in History at the University of Utah and received an A.S. in Criminal Justice from Salt Lake Community College. While Ms. Zimmerman plans on obtaining a future Ph.D. in History, with the ultimate goal of becoming a lecturing professor, she is actively exploring diverse areas of research. At the IRLG, she is working on projects spanning clinical psychology, neuroscience, and social artificial intelligence.

Ms. Ellaqany is an undergraduate student serving as a Level 2 Research Assistant at the IRLG. She is working towards a dual B.S. in Physics and Mathematics with a minor in Data Analytics at Furman University, where she also works as a Physics Laboratory Assistant and Teaching Assistant. Ms. Ellaqany hopes to pursue a future Ph.D. in Mathematical Physics, with a special interest in quantum and high energy physics, as well as abstract algebra. This semester, she will be working on a project concerning 3D-printed liquid rockets engines.

Mr. Smart is an undergraduate student serving as a Level 2 Research Assistant at the IRLG. He is working towards a B.S. in Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry at Bates College; and is preparing for a future M.D.-Ph.D. program, with the goal of becoming a Research Psychiatrist. Mr. Smart is also a fully licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for Bates College Emergency Medical Services. He is additionally a Research Assistant at Novamind, where he works with the data science team to conduct industry-sponsored psychedelic-based research.

Ms. Curry is an undergraduate student serving as a Level 1 Research Assistant at the IRLG. She is working towards a B.S. in Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and hopes to pursue a future Ph.D. in her field. She also serves as a Research Assistant in the Carroll Lab at Upenn, where she studies leukemia-based cellular and molecular biology. Ultimately, Ms. Curry aims to create less invasive and more targeted therapies for cancer utilizing nanomedicine and steady state delivery scaffolds. She plans on a career in academia or industry.

Ms. Albalawi is an undergraduate student serving as a Level 1 Research Assistant at the IRLG. She is completing a B.S. in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and hopes to pursue a future Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. She also serves as a Research Assistant in the Aging, Cognition, and Emotion Lab in addition to the Cognition Across Development Lab at UMassA, where she studies the long term effects of concussions and child social identities. Furthermore, Ms. Albalawi is a practicing Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist. 

Mr. Asli is an undergraduate student serving as a Level 1 Research Assistant at the IRLG. He is working towards a B.S. in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering with a minor in Russian at the University of Oklahoma. He is also a Research Intern at the University of Oklahoma's Advanced Radar Research Center and speaks five languages. Ultimately, Mr. Asli aspires to become an Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineer working with automotive systems (e.g., airplanes and satellites) in the engines industry.

Ms. Tolland is an undergraduate student serving as a Level 1 Research Assistant at the IRLG. She is completing a B.S. in Psychology and Biology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and hopes to pursue a future Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or Behavioral Neuroscience. At her university, Ms. Tolland also serves as a Research Assistant in the Visual Cognition and Attention Lab. She is specifically interested in examining alternative psychotherapeutic tools, such as cannabis, for the treatment of chronic-refractory mood disorders.

Mr. Lopez is an undergraduate student serving as a Level 1 Research Assistant at the IRLG. He is completing a B.S. in Psychology at the University of Utah and hopes to obtain a future M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, with a special interest in child and adolescent mental health. He ultimately aims to become a practicing Clinical Psychologist. While Mr. Lopez is exploring a variety of sub-fields and disciplines in psychology, he is currently interested psychedelics and their application in psychiatry, including cannabis-assisted psychotherapy. 

Ms. Nachiappan is a third-year high school student at Inventure Academy in India, serving as a Research Intern at the IRLG. She intends on pursuing a future M.D.-Ph.D. program in Neuroscience, with the goal of working in academia and commercial industry. Her area of interest includes ethical user experience (UX) design of intelligent consumer devices, and the intersection with brain and behavior. Specifically, Ms. Nachiappan aims to understand how people interact with smart machines to ethically optimize smart machine interfaces.