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Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm PST
We had to postpone this Chacruna Community Forum due to unexpected circumstances. We are sorry for any inconvenience. We will announce another date for this event soon.
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Join our discussion on the groundbreaking efforts to establish federal safe harbor for psilocybin-assisted therapy for individuals with life-threatening conditions. We’ll explore the current legal status of psilocybin as a Schedule I substance, the challenges this poses for access to therapy, and potential pathways for change, including the Right to Try Act and rescheduling efforts. We’ll also delve into the significant litigation, AIMS et al v. DEA, and its impact on inspiring federal bills like the Right to Try Clarification Act and the Breakthrough Therapies Act. This is a critical conversation about expanding treatment options and improving access to innovative therapies. This community forum will be led by Kathryn L. Tucker, a national leader in improving care for seriously ill patients, with advocacy roles at organizations like the National Psychedelics Association and Compassion & Choices. Britt Rollins, who is a co-founder of the National Psychedelics Association and a seasoned communications strategist in healthcare, will be the interviewer in this forum.
Kathryn L. Tucker is recognized as a national leader in spearheading creative and effective efforts to promote improved care for seriously ill and dying patients. She has served as Director of Advocacy at a variety of nonprofit organizations including the National Psychedelics Association, the Completed Life Initiative, the End of Life Liberty Project, the Disability Rights Legal Center, Compassion & Choices, and Compassion in Dying. Tucker served as a founding member of the Psychedelic Bar Association and Co-Chair of the Litigation and Advocacy Committee. She is a Founding Member of the Initiative on Psychedelics and Healing of the Global Wellness Institute. In periods of private practice Tucker served as Special Counsel at Emerge Law Group, where she Co-Chaired the Psychedelic Practice Group and as a litigation attorney at Perkins Coie (Seattle Office). Tucker has held faculty appointments as Associate Professor of Law at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and as Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Washington, Seattle University and Lewis & Clark Schools of Law, teaching in the areas of law, medicine and ethics, with a focus on the end of life. In April 2014, Professor Tucker was named a Fulbright Specialist by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education’s Council for International Exchange of Scholars, to share her scholarship abroad. She served as a Fulbright Specialist with Faculty Appointments at the Universities of Auckland, Canterbury and Otago in 2015; in 2019 Tucker received another Fulbright Specialist Grant to teach at law schools in the United Kingdom.
Britt Rollins is a career communications strategist in the healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing sectors, known for his strategic acumen and innovative approach. As a Co-Founder of the National Psychedelics Association, he brings an extensive background in brand strategy and communication from his time at global agencies like Saatchi & Saatchi, DDB, and Real Chemistry. His expertise extends pharmaceutical brand launches, FDA indication expansions, and rebranding initiatives. Britt’s career has spanned across major global cities like New York, London, and San Francisco, where he has left a significant impact. He also sits on the Chacruna Institute’s Advisory Board. In addition to his professional roles, Britt is deeply committed to mental health advocacy. His roles with the Educational Foundation of America, Veterans of War and Chacruna demonstrate his dedication to societal wellbeing. Since 2018, Britt has focused both his professional and philanthropic work to focus on improving mental health through psychedelic healing.
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