Our Team

Our vision is to make mental wellness available to everyone.

Our Medical Team, led by Dr. Steven Radowitz MD, a leading practitioner in ketamine-assisted therapy, is supported by compassionate therapists and coaches specializing in mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and alcohol use disorder.

Medical Team

Guided by a team of world-class medical experts, our process of intention setting, ketamine journeys, and integration therapy in safe, healing-focused settings is designed to help members reset and reconnect.

Designed to embrace the intersection of science and spirituality, our spaces combine leading medical practice with a best-in-class sensory and hospitality experience.

Steven Radowitz

MD
Chief Medical Officer

Phillip Romero

MD
Senior Psychiatrist

Cynthia Soderberg

BSN-RN
Nurse Director

Asif Adam

Certified Medical Assistant

Aisha Benjamin

CCMA
Lead Medical Technician

Lauren Blazekovic

Member Advocate

Ava Butera

BSN-RN, OCN
Registered Nurse

Jessica Camacho

BSN-RN, CMSRN, HNB-BC
Registered Nurse

Alexandra Christodoulou

DNP, FNP-BC
Doctor Nurse Practitioner

Heather Geist

RN
Registered Nurse

Monique Gallo

BSN-RN, MEDSURG-BC
Registered Nurse

Talia Lindsay

RMA
Certified Medical Assistant

Stephanie Maiolo

Member Care Coordinator

Karl Spoerri

BSN-RN, OCN-BC
Registered Nurse

Anisa Stechert

LMSW
Integrationist

Eric Stoneberg

LMSW
Integrationist

Nushama
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Kalena Gravina

Member Advocate

Kayleigh McGovern

Registered Nurse

Nushama

Steven Radowitz

MD
Chief Medical Officer

Phillip Romero

MD
Senior Psychiatrist

Cynthia Soderberg

BSN-RN
Nurse Director

Asif Adam

Certified Medical Assistant

Aisha Benjamin

CCMA
Lead Medical Technician

Lauren Blazekovic

Member Advocate

Ava Butera

BSN-RN, OCN
Registered Nurse

Jessica Camacho

BSN-RN, CMSRN, HNB-BC
Registered Nurse

Alexandra Christodoulou

DNP, FNP-BC
Doctor Nurse Practitioner

Heather Geist

RN
Registered Nurse

Monique Gallo

BSN-RN, MEDSURG-BC
Registered Nurse

Talia Lindsay

RMA
Certified Medical Assistant

Stephanie Maiolo

Member Care Coordinator

Karl Spoerri

BSN-RN, OCN-BC
Registered Nurse

Anisa Stechert

LMSW
Integrationist

Eric Stoneberg

LMSW
Integrationist

Nushama

Executive & Leadership Team

Our founders have a deep and recognized expertise in humanized medicine, design, community building and business.

Advisors

From the world’s foremost ketamine researcher to leading impact-minded investors, Nushama is guided by a team with deep and recognized expertise.

Dr. Steven Radowitz, MD

Steven Radowitz, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Radowitz has a wealth of experience seeing the effects trauma can have on our physical health firsthand. He joined Nushama to oversee and develop treatment modalities, believing psychedelics are the future of mental wellness as current solutions treat symptoms, not underlying issues.

Dr. Radowitz also runs the primary care program at Goldman Sachs and has practiced internal medicine and primary care since 1998. Originally from Montreal, he completed his M.D. at Chicago Medical School. He worked at St. Vincent’s in general medicine and HIV/AIDS units and was Medical Director of the inpatient alcohol and opiate detox and treatment unit.

Dr. Radowitz’s focus is preventive medicine, getting to the underlying source before it manifests as “dis-ease,” a misalignment of mind, body, and spirit. He believes psychedelics are a powerful tool to discover the origin of imbalance. On a spiritual journey with Kabbalah, he also studies meditation and yoga. At Nushama, he leads one of the most experienced teams in psychedelic medicine.

Phillip Romero

Phillip Romero, MD

Senior Psychiatrist

Dr. Romero is a seasoned psychiatrist who has worked in clinical practice for over 35 years where he has integrated creativity and medicine to activate healing. He went to medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch and, after completing Residency in Psychiatry at St. Vincent’s Hospital, NY, he completed a Child Psychiatry Fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Cornell Medical College, where he trained young doctors for 25 years as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Romero developed Logosoma Brain Training in 1985, integrating neuroscience and mindfulness training for optimal results.

Dr. Romero is passionate about painting, photography, and film. He has been fortunate to exhibit in galleries and international exhibitions and has authored two books: Phantom Stress: Brain Training to Master Relationship Stress and The Art Imperative: The Secret Power of Art. He also writes on his own personal blog and website Logosoma Living and on ThriveGlobal.com.

Cynthia Panza, RN

Cynthia Soderberg, BSN-RN

Nurse Director

As Nurse Director at Nushama, Cynthia Soderberg is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Programs. Cynthia’s caring and compassionate nature puts members at ease throughout their journeys, and she enjoys seeing the positive impact Nushama has on their lives.

Prior, Cynthia worked at a ketamine clinic for pain management and in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. While she finds supporting others most gratifying, she is an avid beach volleyball player and enjoys traveling throughout Europe during her time off.

Asif Adam

Asif Adam

Certified Medical Assistant

Asif Adam is a Medical Assistant who loves helping members and providers with care. He takes pride in creating a comfortable experience at Nushama. He enjoys taking the time to answer questions and believes there’s nothing more satisfying than serving others.

He graduated from New York City Technical College in liberal arts and sciences and then went to Mandl School of Allied Health and became a Certified Medical Assistant. Prior, he worked at Mount Sinai Hospital in the Aids Clinic and performed Clinical Research. He also worked at NewYork-Presbyterian, researching neurosurgery, gastroenterology, breast cancer, and cardiology.

Asif practices meditation in the morning and sets intentions for a positive day. In his free time, he likes to play sports and care for his family and loved ones in his free time.

Aisha Benjamin

Aisha Benjamin, CCMA

Lead Medical Technician

Aisha Benjamin is Lead Medical Technician at Nushama. Aisha is passionate about her role at Nushama because it allows her to assist and witness the evolution of our members’ healing processes. After working almost 20 years as a designer, a tragic loss motivated Aisha to change direction and focus on a career in holistic health, bringing her to Nushama.

Aisha believes taking care of one’s mental health is the first step to adopting a holistic lifestyle, and being a part of that process for members is an honor for her. Prior, Aisha worked as a Medical Technician at urgent care facilities in Manhattan and New Jersey, performing blood draws, EKGs, rapid tests, and more. In her spare time, Aisha enjoys spending time with loved ones and is studying to become a holistic nurse.

Lauren Blazekovic

Lauren Blazekovic

Member Advocate

As a Member Care Coordinator, Lauren Blazekovic assists in communicating with members to help meet their individual needs. She offers compassion and exceptional knowledge of psychedelic wellness.

Lauren graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Communications Studies. She is passionate about psychedelic medicine and the future it holds for mental health.

In her free time, Lauren loves to explore the city, attend concerts, go thrift shopping and spend time with her cat.

AVA BUTERA

Ava Butera, BSN-RN, OCN

Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse at Nushama, Ava Butera is committed to providing exceptional care while assisting members on their journey to self-discovery and well-being. She is a compassionate, holistic certified nurse with over seven years of experience, primarily in the hematology/oncology and palliative care fields.

Ava is dedicated to nurturing Nushama’s collaborative, innovative and healing culture. She is continually seeking ways to expand her knowledge and understanding of the complexities in the mental health field. She’s rewarded by witnessing our members’ transformations and being able to support them throughout their journeys.

Ava is currently pursuing her graduate degree in psychiatric mental health. In her spare time, Ava loves spending time in nature, playing music, and being in the company of her loved ones, including her dog.

Jessica Camacho, RN-BSN, CMSRN, HNB-BC

Jessica Camacho, BSN-RN,
CMSRN, HNB-BC

Registered Nurse

Jessica Camacho is a registered nurse at Nushama. She has been a nurse for almost ten years serving patients in the New York City area undergoing medical/surgical procedures and ones with hematology/oncology disorders. Prior, she was a Teacher’s Assistant at Pacific College for the course “Psychoneuroimmunology,” the study of relationships between the immune system and brain and how it affects illness, stress, mood, and thought.

As a Holistic Nurse Baccalaureate-Board Certified, Jessica’s role at Nushama is to promote resilience by utilizing psychedelics as a catalyst for transformation. Her passion is co-creating paths to wellbeing in the context of mind, body, spirit, and environment. She loves creative expression, especially in music, art, dance, writing, and nature.

ALEXANDRA CHRISTODOULOU

Alexandra Christodoulou, DNP, FNP-BC

Doctor Nurse Practitioner

Alexandra Christodoulou is a Family Nurse Practitioner possessing a broad healthcare experience that spans various outpatient clinical environments located in the vibrant heart of New York City.

She has a firm dedication to integrative healthcare and a fervent interest in advancing mental health, sleep medicine, and the proven advantages rooted in evidence-based research of psychedelic therapy. She has previously participated in research about mindfulness techniques and resilience in the context of stress.

Alexandra earned her doctorate from UMASS Amherst and is presently pursuing a postgraduate certificate in psychiatric mental health.

HEATHER GEIST

Heather Geist, RN

Registered Nurse

After working on post-operative units and in surgical intensive care for many years, Heather reached out to Nushama for a registered nurse position, searching for a new adventure and an opportunity to learn more about modern mental wellness approaches.

Heather feels she is her best self when she is advocating for and anticipating the needs of people under her care, especially those who cannot do so themselves. She feels grateful to take the time to get to know Nushama members, and make them feel at home with a calming presence and sense of humor.

Originally from New Hampshire, Heather enjoys skiing, running, and outdoor activities. She also enjoys a lazy Sunday with a good cup of coffee and lounging on her couch with her cat, Ziti.

MONIQUE GALLO

Monique Gallo, BSN-RN, MEDSURG-BC

Registered Nurse

Monique Gallo is a Board Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse whose experience spans numerous healthcare settings across various states, including NY, NJ, CA, TX, FL, and VA. Working in clinical settings throughout the country has imparted a unique approach to culturally appropriate care, empathetic understanding of patient experiences, and enhanced nursing practice through a compassionate lens.

Since working in inpatient settings, Monique’s focus has been to bridge the gap in access to mental healthcare, specifically by providing treatment to patients at a root-cause level, thus providing lasting health and wellness for individuals to lead successful personal and professional lives.

Outside of work, Monique is an avid cook and baker who spends most of her spare time preparing orders for her private clients. She also has a huge heart for animals, loves spending time with her family in the countryside in northwest New Jersey where she grew up, and passionately volunteers and fundraises for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation as a member in the Young Professional Network, the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, the FDNY Foundation, and the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation.

TALIA LINDSAY

Talia Lindsay, RMA

Certified Medical Assistant

Talia Lindsay has been a passionate medical assistant since 2021. She graduated from the Swedish Institute as a Registered Medical Assistant and received a certification in IV administration in 2023. Her love for healthcare runs deep with most of her family working in the medical field. She is experienced in both the administrative and clinical side but prefers clinical, to work closely with Nushama members.

Looking ahead, she has big dreams of furthering her education and becoming a Registered Nurse in the near future! Before her healthcare journey, she had diverse work experiences in telemarketing, sales, and call representative roles, which helped enhance her interpersonal communication skills.

In her spare time, she volunteers at her old middle school, helping kids with their educational development.

Stephanie Maiolo

Stephanie Maiolo

Member Care Coordinator

As Member Care Coordinator, Stephanie Maiolo runs the front-office operations, assists with member needs, and, most importantly, greets you with a warm smile and welcomes you to Nushama. There is nothing more rewarding to her than seeing the difference this care makes with each member.

Stephanie has supported Dr. Radowitz and his patients since 2018 and continues to dedicate herself daily. She has grown a passion for mental health after seeing loved ones struggle with anxiety, depression, and alcohol use disorder. Since joining Nushama, she has witnessed how life-changing and rewarding psychedelic medicine can be.

Stephanie loves spending time with her family and friends and attending concerts and sporting events. She also enjoys helping people and knowing she can bring a positive experience into others’ lives.

KARL SPOERRI

Karl Spoerri, BSN-RN, OCN-BC

Registered Nurse

Karl is very grateful to be working in psychedelic therapy at Nushama as a ketamine infusion nurse. After 10 years in cancer care, he saw how cancer-related anxiety and existential distress can impair quality of life and persist despite traditional treatments. After learning about the striking results of clinical trials involving psilocybin for end-of-life anxiety, he has avidly followed the promising developments in psychedelic research in treating various mental health problems.

Karl is currently working towards his psychiatric nurse practitioner degree and, in his spare time, likes physical activity of all kinds and spending quality time with family and friends.

ANISA STECHERT

Anisa Stechert, LMSW

Integrationist

Anisa is a recent graduate of Columbia University’s Master of Social Work program, having completed the Integrated Practice and Programming track with a specialization in Contemporary Social Issues. However, Anisa has spent years in other fields, from being a secondary English teacher, serving in the nonprofit realm as a Program Director, research coordinator, and planner, and working abroad conducting international volunteer work.

Whether in the classroom, running programs for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, designing carefully tailored and innovative programs to engage and support children in need, collaborating with various stakeholders to support evidence-based program development and improvement in the criminal legal system sector, or conducting atrocity work abroad to prevent the recurrence of grave human rights violations and provide aid, there is a throughline.

Anisa has always sought the thoughtful creation of empowering spaces where individuals can experience authentic self-discovery and self-creation. Anisa is grateful and dedicated to both collaborating with Nushama members in their transformative journeys and contributing to meaningful research in this ever-emerging field.

ERIC STONEBERG

Eric Stoneberg, LMSW

Integrationist

A trauma-informed psychedelic therapist living and working in the unceded lands of Lenapehoking, Eric draws on over two decades of experience as a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher in New York City and globally.

Having immersed deeply in the esoteric Goddess traditions of South India as well as with Indigenous wisdom-keepers of the Americas, Eric gratefully acknowledges those who have used psychedelic medicines for growth and healing since time immemorial. A scriptwriter for a variety of meditation apps, he skillfully guides others on a transformative journey within themselves.

He is committed to a holistic exploration of each person’s distinctive healing wisdom, empowering them to excavate, confront and integrate the core of their humanity. He strives to co-collaborate with clients, helping them lead lives filled with contentment, fulfillment, and joy as they harness the power of inner healing and self-discovery.

Eric is a proud Papa and Uncle—and has never not lived with a cat or two!

Paige Monborne, LMHC, MEd, MA

Paige Monborne, LMHC, MEd, MA

Director of Therapy / Integrationist

Paige Monborne is a psychotherapist and integration specialist at Nushama. Using a grounded, compassionate lens in her work, she believes psychedelic facilitation has the potential for deep healing and recovery. She understands that deep compassion, honesty, humility, and respect are transformational, and approaches therapy with a relational, client-centered, and existential approach. She strives to provide these support pillars while clients illuminate goals and engage in the healing process.

Paige has helped people through a wide range of mental health concerns and life challenges in her private practice, from anxiety and depression to ADD/ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, fertility, and relationship concerns. Additionally, she has served as a clinical supervisor and greatly enjoys working with other clinicians. Paige completed her BA in neuroscience at Dartmouth College and her MA and EdM at Columbia University’s Teachers College. She enjoys time with family and friends, runs in Central Park, listens to classical music, and plays cello in her spare time.

Kayleigh McGovern, RN

Kayleigh McGovern, RN

Registered Nurse

Kayleigh McGovern is a Registered Nurse at Nushama. Kayleigh has always been fascinated by the human mind and enjoys helping people. For three years, Kayleigh has supported people of all ages and backgrounds with their mental health and continues to dedicate herself because she knows the importance of wellbeing in our daily lives.

Previously, Kayleigh served as a Registered Nurse at an in-patient adolescent psychiatric hospital as well as on a dual diagnosis floor that specialized in helping adults with a psychiatric diagnosis and a substance use disorder. She first began learning about psychedelics at SUNY Binghamton University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Kayleigh is passionate about her work because she believes psychedelic medicine is the best way to explore our minds’ potential and discover new perspectives that enrich our lives. In her free time, Kayleigh loves to travel, be with friends and family, go to concerts and art museums, and explore all that New York City has to offer.

Jay Godfrey

Jay Godfrey

Co-Founder

Jay Godfrey’s psychedelic therapy fascination and exploration came after the realization that traditional talk therapy did not get to the root of his stress. After working with physicians and shamans, reading dozens of books and papers, and speaking with thought leaders, Jay wanted to help others in similar situations.

Nushama was born from Jay’s desire to work with the most experienced physicians and business minds to create treatment alternatives and build infrastructure for the future of psychedelics.
Jay spent 15 years as CEO of his namesake “Jay Godfrey” fashion brand, sold on five continents at Saks, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales, and worn by Jennifer Lopez, Viola Davis, Ashley Graham, and Laverne Cox. Prior, he worked at Citigroup in investment banking. Jay graduated from McGill University and Parsons School of Design. He lives in New York City with his dietitian wife, Dara, two beautiful daughters, Allegra and Bardot, and kitten, Maple.

RICHARD MELOFF

Rich Meloff

President & Co-Founder

Richard Meloff began his immersion in plant medicine when he joined the cannabis industry in 2019, leading the commercialization and sales teams at a licensed producer to exponential revenue growth. In 2020, during Covid, he researched psychedelic therapy and saw its future. He spoke to longtime friend Jay Godfrey, also passionate about the industry, and realized he was being called to this work.

Richard brings 15 years of management experience as a senior executive in the food and cannabis industries. Prior, he spent three years as a Wall Street M&A lawyer. While pursuing his JD/MBA at the University of Toronto, he co-created the management course “GettingItDone,” now in its 20th year. At McGill, his entrepreneurship began managing the campus convenience stores and bringing the first Slurpee machine to downtown Montreal.

He loves community (co-founded a young professionals’ synagogue) and baseball, yet his greatest achievement is being a husband and father to three beautiful children.

Greg Iorio

Greg Iorio

Chief Revenue Officer

Greg Iorio is Nushama’s Chief Revenue Officer, focusing on enhancing the end-to-end member experience. He has worked with start-ups for over 25 years, helping them overcome once-impossible obstacles to grow and evolve. Greg is passionate about Nushama because it enables him to make an impact at the individual and company level, expanding access to psychedelic wellness widely.

Greg is also the CEO of Condor Growth, a digital marketing agency that helps medical practices grow and thrive. Previously, Greg led large-scale disruptive implementations for Fortune 500 companies. He spearheaded a marketing optimization project for Procter & Gamble for efficient ROI reporting and launched impactful, large-scale projects for Nike, Sears, and Bloomingdales. He has a BA in computer science from SUNY New Paltz. Greg is also an active triathlete, long-distance biker, and world traveler, having visited 46 countries on six continents.

Dr. Julia Mirer, MD

Julia Mirer, MD

Director of Strategy & Impact

Dr. Julia Mirer is an advisor and advocate in the emerging field of psychedelic medicine, serving as a bridge between eastern and western practices, committed to merging them to help create a new paradigm for integrative health and wellness.

Her passion lies in education and advocacy for the responsible use of these medicines. Dr. Mirer believes that a successful future for this field depends on the interplay between policy, research, and clinics and has therefore positioned herself to play a role in each.

Nationally, Dr. Mirer is an advisor for the Plant Medicine Coalition, lobbying the NIH for $100 million for psychedelic research. In Florida, she works in psychedelic clinical research at Segal Trials as a facilitator for USONA’s phase 2 trial using Psilocybin for Major Depression. Most recently, Dr. Mirer joined Nushama as Director of Strategy, where she hopes to combine all of her experience to realize the vision of a new type of healthcare system.

Marissa Feinberg

Marissa Feinberg

Director of Public Relations

Spreading awareness about psychedelic therapy through the transformational stories of Nushama’s members, leadership, and company, Marissa is Nushama’s Director of Public Relations. With a background in environmental and social impact, she has been enthusiastic to join the psychedelic ecosystem, believing climate action can be inspired by a shift in collective consciousness.

Marissa also hosts “Articulate Your Why” facilitations, aligning her clients’ Whys with their organizations and audiences; identifying Why also highlights values, supporting the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. Marissa’s Why is to inspire and connect people so that they and their communities grow and thrive. Prior, Marissa co-founded Green Spaces NY, which was acquired to become part of the global Impact Hub network. During her free time, she serves on boards, writes, and acts in theater, film, and television.

Milena Roell, EMBA

Milena Roell, EMBA

Chief Operating Officer

Milena Roell is the Chief Operating Officer at Nushama. Milena is passionate about her role at Nushama because there is nothing more rewarding than providing help to those in need, serving others, and helping and guiding a team of professionals to be able to do so. For 22 years, Milena has managed the operations and business processes for various medical organizations and corporations.

Milena is also a business management consultant specializing in the healthcare industry and Chief Operating Officer at the NYC Traumatic Brain Injury Centers of New York. Milena studied at Florida International University, obtaining an Executive Master in Business Administration degree. Milena also holds a BS in Business Management and a Master’s in Human Resources Management from Baruch College. Milena believes in the importance of emotional well-being and believes in nature-inspired environments to provide the best outcome for our members. Milena is a big cat and animal lover and enjoys working out and jogging in her spare time.

Ann Marie Leonard

Ann Marie Leonard

Controller & Finance

Ann Marie Leonard is the Chief Financial Officer at Nushama, passionate about cash flow and helping manage the organization’s finances. For 20 years, she has provided administrative infrastructure for different stages of business growth. Ann Marie enjoys working with entrepreneurs and corporate teams in achieving their short and long-term goals. She is happy to support a company that works to increase mental wellness.

Ann Marie currently works with several companies, including others in the medical field, looking to expand and grow. Before joining the private sector, she spent four years at JP Morgan Chase as a commercial lender and internal auditor. She lives in New York, graduated from St. John’s University, and earned an MBA at Adelphi University. Ann Marie enjoys skiing and spending time at the beach with her husband and two teenage children in her free time.

Peter Grayson

Peter Grayson, LCDP

Director of Addiction & Recovery

Having spent over a decade vertically integrated through the addiction treatment space — from person in recovery to a seasoned clinician turned disruptive healthcare executive, Peter was integral to the creation and leadership of the first medically driven, comprehensive addiction treatment facility run by physicians, utilizing psychedelic assisted therapy and plant medicine.

Peter believes that multiple pathways to recovery can coexist— and further, that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Peter has a private practice, The Flow Initiative, providing ongoing therapy and coaching for individuals and families facilitating and sustaining transformational change.

ADAM WEITSMAN

Adam Weitsman

Advisor

Adam Weitsman is CEO of Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling, the largest privately held scrap metal recycling company in the East. Headquartered in Owego, it operates in 17 locations and earns more than $1 billion annually. Weitsman is also a restaurateur, owning a large number of restaurants in central New York. In 2021, Weitsman founded Viridium, a cryptocurrency mining farm planned for several locations throughout the state, and got involved as a partner/advisor to Nushama.

An avid art collector and philanthropist, Weitsman is a known supporter of Syracuse basketball and Jim & Juli Boeheim Foundation, recently committing $1 million to charities. He is a long-time Boys & Girls Club donor, and founder of Southern Tier Tuesdays—he and his daughter Clover award weekly $2,000 grants to Southern Tier-based nonprofits—among other philanthropy efforts.

DAVID JANASH

Dr. David Janash

Advisor

Dr. David Janash is Founder and CEO of Underbite Dental Management, a New York City management and services organization supporting multiple dental practices in the Northeastern United States. The company’s transparent, dentist-focused model provides practices of all sizes with centralized tools and resources to help them grow and thrive.

Combining personalized strategies and a distinctly New York ethos with the same tactics used by much larger DSOs, Underbite offers a comprehensive slate of services and solutions designed to protect practices from the seismic shifts happening in the dental industry.

EVGENY KRUPITSKY

Dr. Evgeny Krupitsky

Advisor

The world’s foremost ketamine researcher, Prof. Evgeny Krupitsky, M.D., Ph.D., is Vice Director for Research and a Chief of the Department of Addictions at V.M. Bekhterev National Medical Research Center of Psychiatry and Neurology in St. Petersburg, and a Chief of the Laboratory of Clinical Psychopharmacology of Addictions at St. Petersburg State Pavlov Medical University, Russia.

Since 2006, he has been an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania. A major focus of his research is the pharmacotherapy of drug and alcohol dependence.

He received several national and international awards including the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Fellowship Award, Heffter Research Institute Award for Outstanding Research in Hallucinogens, National Institute Drug Abuse of National Institutes of Health (USA) Award for Excellence in International Leadership, and Galen Prize (Russia).

MICHAEL WASSERMAN

Dr. Michael Wasserman

Advisor

Dr. Michael Wasserman is Managing Partner at Maverix Private Equity, where he leads the firm’s healthcare investment practice.  Prior to joining Maverix, Michael spent 17 years at H.I.G. Capital Management, a leading global private equity investment firm with more than $44 billion of equity capital under management.

He was a Managing  Director of H.I.G. BioHealth Partners, the firm’s dedicated healthcare investment fund. Michael received his B.Sc. from McGill University and his Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Neuroscience from the University of Toronto. Michael is on the Board of Trustees for the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and the Faculty of Science Advisory Board at McGill University.

JULIE GESSIN

Julie Gessin

Advisor

Julie Gessin serves as the COO of Schweiger Dermatology Group—the fourth-largest U.S. dermatology consolidated practice. With over 75 practices and 1000 employees, Julie leads exceptional patient experience, employee experience, operational success, and growth.
Julie oversees all offices: pathology lab, acquisitions and integrations of new practices, training and development, credentialing and payer relationships, and many of the enterprise business’ technology platforms. Julie oversees the patient experience with a Net Promoter Score of 80 and has built the company’s online reputation with thousands of reviews—over 90% are 4 and 5 stars.

Focusing on patient experience, she solves problems affecting the organization to standardize processes and provides leadership to increase provider development. Julie enjoys assembling highly productive, efficient, and collaborative teams to execute company missions and goals.

PAUL GODFREY

Paul Godfrey

Advisor

Paul Godfrey is Founder and Chairman of Postmedia Network, Chairman of Riocan REIT, sits on boards of directors of Cargojet, Bragg Gaming.

He is the former Chair of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Chairman of Metropolitan Toronto, and former CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club. He is also the Companion of the Order of Canada and recipient of the Order of Ontario.