Heather Jackson is the Co-Founder and President of Unlimited Sciences and Realm of Caring Foundation, an internationally acclaimed nonprofit primarily serving families who are dealing with life-limiting and chronic health conditions. Her mission, after helping her son transition from hospice to health, is to reimagine the way we think, talk, and respond to plant medicine and the people who use it. To that end, she is committed to innovative scientific research, building global communities and advancing demanded conversations about these life-changing approaches to health. She is an international speaker, published researcher and author, and her work has been featured on Dateline, 60 Minutes Australia and CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta as well as in the New York Times, National Geographic, TIME and Good Housekeeping.

Del Jolly’s plant medicine journey began after visiting The Realm of Caring in early 2016. After understanding the vast potential to help children and adults alike, Del dedicated his time to advocating for natural medicine. While working for Charlotte’s Web Hemp oil, Del became the outreach director for Decriminalize Denver, the first of its kind legislation to pass the decriminalization of psilocybin. Since then, Del has worked tirelessly to recruit for the Unlimited Sciences/JHU study, was part of the Decriminalize Nature Boulder County steering committee, and has advocated for the decriminalization of all entheogens.

As the Executive Director, Katie’s work raises awareness for psychedelic plant medicines: reducing stigma and promoting responsible psychedelic use for collective healing. She is a trained somatic psychedelic facilitator and certified master coach. Katie started her own journey to wellness in 2014 when she became a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). Since then, she’s earned certifications in behavioral neuroscience, positive psychology and primal health coaching, with specialties in the human intestinal microbiome and functional therapeutic diets. Katie’s prior leadership experience in marketing spans manufacturing, retail and agency environments: cultivating brands to engage with customers, leading highly collaborative teams and building platforms for sustainable growth.

Victor Pablo Acero, PhD, is an interdisciplinary scientist and currently a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education at Ohio State University. As Interim Director of Research at Unlimited Sciences, Victor is focused on advancing impactful research by centering on a transdisciplinary and collaborative ethos centered on building bridges across disciplines, institutions, and ways of knowing. Specifically, he is committed to naturalistic, observational, and case research that can provide meaningful insights for policymakers, clinicians, and the public. Victor is a Co-founder of the Intercollegiate Psychedelics Network non-profit (2020) and the Penn Psychedelics Collaborative transdisciplinary research consortium at the University of Pennsylvania. He has organized several conferences, including the Intercollegiate Psychedelics Summit (2019) and PhilaDelic Conferences (2023 & 2024).

Dr. Brittany Alperin is a cognitive and clinical neuroscientist with a PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience. She has spent her career designing and leading educational programs across academia, industry, and the nonprofit sector, with a consistent focus on translating science into accessible, real-world impact. At Unlimited Sciences, she serves as Director of Curriculum, shaping evidence-based psychedelic education that is inclusive, rigorous, and grounded in both research and lived experience. Brittany is also the Director of Education and an Instructor at the Oregon Psychedelic Institute and a trained psilocybin facilitator, bringing a unique blend of scientific expertise and practical training to her work.

Dara Lightle is a mother of a special needs adult who moved to Colorado to access medical cannabis. After witnessing its transformative benefits, she was inspired to explore how natural medicines can support healing. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Pikes Peak State College with dual degrees in Psychology and Studio Art, Dara is a trained Psychedelic Sitter and candidate to become a licensed psilocybin facilitator and Credentialed Cannabis Guide through Psychedelic Sitter School. She also serves as cofounder and president of an LGBTQIA2S+ community with over 1,100 members. Dara is dedicated to bridging marginalized communities with research-based approaches to natural medicine and wellness.