Chacruna incubates leaders by creating clear pathways for emerging organizations, scholars, and practitioners to grow with integrity, support, and real-world impact. Through Fiscal Sponsorship, Internships & Mentorships, the Speakers Bureau, and the Volunteer Program, we provide the infrastructure, guidance, and visibility needed to develop ethical leadership in the psychedelic field. Together, these programs support skill-building, professional development, public engagement, and long-term sustainability—cultivating the next generation of thoughtful, accountable, and globally engaged leaders in psychedelic studies and advocacy.
The Chacruna Fiscal Sponsorship Program gives emerging organizations and projects a tax-deductible umbrella to grow with integrity. We partner with grassroots teams aligned with our mission, providing fiscal management, compliance support, and collective infrastructure so they can focus on impact. Most recently we’ve sponsored the Sacred Plant Alliance (SPA) and the Conference for Ethical Culture (CEC), underscoring our commitment to shared stewardship and decolonial philanthropy.
The Internships & Mentorships Program is Chacruna’s pathway for emerging voices to gain real experience in the psychedelic ecosystem. Our interns work directly with experts across research, education, community projects, and cultural preservation, contributing to meaningful work while developing practical skills. Through mentorship, training, and hands-on projects, participants receive guidance on ethical practice, career direction, and global perspectives. This program reflects Chacruna’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of thoughtful, informed, and responsible leaders in psychedelic studies and advocacy.
The Speakers Bureau is Chacruna’s curated guide to our team’s public-facing work. It showcases our qualified experts, their bios, and the talks they are prepared to give across culture, science, justice, and Indigenous knowledge. Designed for organizers seeking the right voice for their conference or event, it helps match topics, speakers, and expertise with clarity and ease. This resource reflects Chacruna’s commitment to accessible education, thoughtful dialogue, and elevating diverse perspectives in the psychedelic field.
The Volunteer Program is Chacruna’s welcoming entry point for people who want to contribute their time, skills, and heart to our mission. Volunteers support projects across education, community building, research, and cultural preservation, working alongside our global team to strengthen ethical, inclusive, and accessible psychedelic knowledge. Whether helping with events, translation, outreach, or creative tasks, volunteers play a vital role in expanding Chacruna’s impact. This program reflects our commitment to shared responsibility, reciprocity, and building a community rooted in care and collaboration.
We elevate Indigenous voices and Latin American perspectives via the Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative (IRI) and Chacruna Latinoamérica (CLA). We support communal practices by providing religious freedom guidelines and practical harm‑reduction resources. This work protects cultural knowledge, promotes equity, and increases visibility across the field.
We build inclusive, cross‑cultural networks through memberships and circles, weekly online forums and in person dialogues, and a welcoming volunteer program. These spaces center diverse voices, shared learning, and ongoing mutual support.
We turn rigorous research into accessible knowledge through courses and certificates, workshops and lectures (speakers bureau), conferences and events, online chronicles, peer reviewed articles and books, often in partnership with universities. Our programs give the public and practitioners clear, practical tools.
