NiCole T. Buchanan, PhD, is a professor, psychologist and Interim Board Chair and CEO of the Board of Psychedelic Medicine and Therapies, serves on the Racial Equity and Access Committee for the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicine and previously served as Co-Chair of the Inaugural Board of Directors for the American Psychedelic Practitioners Association.

Dr. Buchanan trained with MAPS, Polaris Insight Center and the California Institute of Integral Studies. She is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, four divisions of the American Psychological Association and has received international awards for her contributions to the field.

An accomplished writer and scholar, she has 120+ publications focusing on equity and inclusion (in psychedelics, training, and organizations), harassment, organizational climate and professional development. Her work is highlighted in hundreds of media outlets and she is a featured international speaker, including TEDx and National Public Radio.