Amplifying the voices shaping the psychedelic industry
Strategic Communications Specialist • Podcast Host • Entrepreneur
Communications Will Shape the Future of Psychedelics
Communications will shape the future of psychedelics, and with a blend of scientific rigor and creative vision, I help my clients amplify their work and influence the field responsibly.
My journey began in 2017 in San Francisco, where I first connected with the MAPS community and saw the promise of psychedelic therapy.
After gaining Italian citizenship, Europe opened up opportunities to expand this work, which I pursued through leading science communications at the MIND Foundation, a psychedelic research and education organization based in Berlin.
Over three years, I helped grow the organization fourfold, moderated expert panels, and represented it at conferences worldwide. Later, I earned an MSc in Applied Cognitive Psychology at Utrecht University and co-founded Renewal, an AI platform connecting patients with psychedelic therapists and supporting integration.
Today, I work with a broad portfolio of psychedelic organizations and entrepreneurs across the globe, helping them craft clear, credible narratives that make an impact. Learn more about my work here.
Offerings
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Websites, articles, newsletters, and social media content crafted with a deep understanding of the psychedelic landscape, balancing scientific accuracy with engaging storytelling.
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Defining positioning, voice, and narrative for psychedelic organizations that need credibility and differentiation.
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Building meaningful connections across the psychedelic ecosystem, from nonprofits and advocacy groups to conferences and research collaborations.
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Clear, credible writing for articles, white papers, and research summaries, grounded in expertise in science and public health.
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Crafting decks, messaging, and communications that align with the expectations of investors and partners in a sensitive, regulated industry.
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Craft purposeful content for digital products in the psychedelic space, helping users navigate information, connect with resources, and engage meaningfully.
Clients & Testimonials
“Sasha demonstrated critical knowledge of [psychedelic] science communication across neuroscience, psychology, medicine, and psychotherapy. [Her] ability to integrate [such] knowledge with ethical reflection and strong social skills made her an invaluable contributor and leader.”
Dr. sc. hum. Henrik Jungaberle
Executive Director, MIND Foundation
“Working with Sasha has been an absolute pleasure—she's not only an expert communicator who skilfully adapts her writing style for any audience, but she's also exceptionally organized, consistently delivering thoroughly researched reports and projects with impressive clarity and attention to detail. Beyond her technical skills, Sasha brings an infectious positivity and warmth to every interaction, making her someone I actively want to include in client calls and team meetings. She's the kind of professional who elevates every project she touches and makes the entire process genuinely enjoyable.”
Brad Burge
Founder, Integration Communications
“Sasha has been amazing to work with—she's efficient, cheerful, smart, and has managed her job effortlessly. She understands the sensitivities of the community we work with and has gained our implicit trust during the past year and a half she's worked with us. I have loved working with Sasha, and would recommend her services and expertise to anyone. ”
Wendy Tucker
Daughter of Ann Shulgin & Board Chair, Shulgin Foundation
Want to see my work in action?
From brochures that secured funding to newsletters that built community to conferences where I took the stage, here's what I've built.
Portfolio
Podcasts, Videos, & Talks
Psychedelics Without Borders Podcast
Psychedelics Without Borders takes you on a journey through the people, places, and ideas driving the ever-evolving psychedelic renaissance. From the rise of ayahuasca churches and cutting-edge consciousness research to cyberdelics and cannabis-assisted psychotherapy, we dive into the weird, the wonderful, and the world-changing.
Whether you're a curious newcomer or a seasoned explorer, join us as we discover how this transformative movement is shaping culture, science, spirituality, and policy, often in unexpected ways.
This podcast is hosted and produced by me and Victoria Etherington. Check out our latest episode here.
INSIGHT 2021 Promotional Video
Produced, written, and presented by me, this video highlighted the INSIGHT Conference, a three-day international event held in Berlin from September 9-12, 2021.
Designed for academics and learners seeking evidence-based psychedelic education, it showcased the conference as a rare hub for research-driven knowledge at a time when psychedelics were barely part of formal curricula worldwide (although, this is now changing).
Renewal Pitch Presentation 2025
As CMO of Renewal, a psychedelic integration app connecting therapists with patients, I led UX writing, branding, and marketing for the platform.
Renewal was eventually accepted into GRACE, a competitive (<4% acceptance rate) Berlin-based startup accelerator supporting female entrepreneurship. The program culminated in a pitch event with an audience of investors and members of the general public.
I presented this pitch with Renewal CPO Victoria Etherington. Watch the pitch here.
