REGIONAL ADVISORs
angie leek, LMFT/LPC-S, SEP
Angie Leek is a Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Professional who offers transpersonal counseling, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and psychedelic integration through her private practice, Holos Counseling. Additionally, she is a clinician with a psychedelic clinical trial site here in NW Arkansas. Angie is the founder of a non-profit called the Holos Foundation, where she aims to raise awareness and support safe and affordable access to these powerful and transformative practices here in the Heartland. Teaching with Psychedelics Today’s VITAL training program, she also provides supervision and mentorship to aspiring psychedelic facilitators globally. Angie is also the founder of the Holos Collective, a training and mentoring network offering experiential trainings and practicum for local therapists wanting to learn more about this work. Passionate about helping individuals live their fullest lives, Angie emphasizes continuous learning and personal growth along the path to serving others.
kelly dundon, lcsw
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Bella Vista, I work primarily with adults and older teens on issues related to trauma, depression and anxiety, transpersonal and identity issues, and neurodivergence. I am also a Support Line Supervisor at Fireside Project, a free hotline for folks who are actively in a psychedelic experience as well as those who are integrating. The research shows that entheogenic plants and fungi are not only safe, but also highly effective in the treatment of common mental health disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and substance use disorders, as well as end-of-life care. From personal experience and working with others who use these plants, I’ve witnessed the transformational effects that entheogenic plants can have on one’s spirit, sense of self and place in the world, connection to nature and all living things, and ability to tap into our own inner healing wisdom. I’d like to see a world where more folks can access these important plants without fear of criminal or judicial repercussions.
Bentonville
Jessica Fitzmaurice, R.N.
I am a registered nurse, certified psychedelic therapy and integration facilitator, community advocate, mother of five, avid mountain biker, and lover of nature. My advocacy for decriminalizing entheogenic plants and fungi began with my arrest in Indiana for growing and possessing psilocybin mushrooms for my personal use and mental health. You can read about my personal journey HERE. It is my firm conviction that humans should not face punitive measures for growing, gathering, gifting, or engaging with these God-given gifts of nature.
Jake Fitzmaurice
I am a Northwest Arkansas resident and have been in the construction/heating and cooling industry for the last 20 years. I support the removal of criminal penalties associated with entheogenic plants and fungi. While they have only been deemed “illegal” for about fifty years, these plants and fungi have been used responsibly in spiritual and religious ways for thousands of years. I believe everyone should have equitable access to these without fear of arrest, prosecution, or jail time.
Beth Day
I am a Bentonville resident, a mother and stepmother of eight children, a writer, a real estate broker, and a community advocate. I have personally benefitted from entheogenic plant medicines and fungi to treat and heal PTSD, and to grow spiritually. I am also an experienced guide. It is my deep belief that these plant allies, with which humans have co-evolved for thousands of years, are sacred treasures that, when treated with reverence and respect, possess the power to awaken the inner healer within each of us. It is also my conviction that bodily autonomy, as a God-given right, includes agency over our own consciousness.
Joseph Hood, PhD
I’m an engineer and a research scientist, a father and stepfather of eight children, and a musician living in Bentonville. I’ve seen the life-changing effects of entheogens and want to make them available to those who need them. Although there are some legalization efforts underway in a few states, these efforts have either stalled or, when they have succeeded, have resulted in high costs and even higher barriers for the people who have been most harmed by the war on drugs. Americans are suffering from an epidemic of mental health issues, and can’t wait any longer. I believe that decriminalization is the right first approach to make this medicine affordable and accessible to the people who need it most.
Kendra Adair
I am a life-long Arkansan, having been raised on a family farm in NE Arkansas, and having lived in Bentonville since 1987. I co-own Adair Dental Arts in Bentonville, and am a musician, artist, and mother of two amazing daughters. I also have a deep faith in my creator, who has provided everything I need on this planet, including entheogens like psilocybin mushrooms. I have been on a healing journey for over 30 years. Eight years ago, after trying every pharmaceutical on the market, I finally turned to plant medicine as a last resort. I learned from personal experience that “Food is thy medicine and medicine is thy food.” And I believe that no human should be criminalized for turning to plants/fungi to better themselves.
Dave Faber
I am a certified health & life coach specializing in assisting clients with mental health improvement using traditional coaching methods and plant-based medicine assistance. Through my own mental health journey, certifications, and passion for constant learning, I personalize and curate a program to help my clients jump-start their own personal journeys. Plant-based medicines have been instrumental in my success and I am passionate about helping make these alternatives available to everyone.
Fayetteville
SUSAN KILPATRICK, M.S.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Bentonville and living in Fayetteville, I have many years of experience providing compassionate and caring therapeutic services to people of all ages, from children to adults, as well as families in Northwest Arkansas. I graduated from John Brown University in 2012 with degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy, Community Counseling and School Counseling. I am also certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing Therapy. The research is clear. Entheogenic plants and fungi are exceptionally safe, effective, and have a long history of traditional use, not just for mental health, but for spiritual and personal growth. If we really care about the mental health of the people in our community, we will stop putting people in jail for this.
EREN HICKS, R.N.
As a registered nurse coach, plant medicine preparation and integration facilitator , and passionate advocate for holistic healing, my mission is to support women, particularly mothers, in reconnecting with their innate wisdom and highest potential. With deep reverence for the healing power of entheogenic plants and fungi, I believe these sacred medicines are not only keys to profound healing but also to spiritual growth and personal evolution.
I blend science and spirituality in my work, creating a safe and sacred space where women can explore their inner landscapes, reclaim their strength, and connect with their true selves. I am devoted to the movement to decriminalize entheogenic plants, recognizing their potential to awaken deep, transformative healing for individuals and communities alike.
Mark Holaway
Bio coming soon
SARAH BRYAN
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ROGERS
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If you are interested in working to decriminalize entheogens in the city of Rogers, please reach out to us and join the movement!
Springdale
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If you are interested in working to decriminalize entheogens in the city of Springdale, please reach out to us and join the movement!