Vision

Since the beginning, we’ve been dedicated to sharing what we learn and create. We believe that sharing our work with the world is a necessary element for accomplishing our goal of bringing mental healing to the masses. We envision a world where psychedelics and marijuana are safely and legally available for beneficial uses, and where research is governed by rigorous scientific evaluation of their risks and benefits.

Goals

1. 1.In an effort to ensure longterm sustainability, MAPS is committed to reviewing all programs within the organization to ensure alignment of the mission. By reviewing the core programs operations, we can analyze where the most resources are needed while scaling back/pausing other programs for longevity. The programs have been reviewed during the Q1 budgeting process, and will be revisited in Q3.
2. 2.MAPS is investing in the capacity of our organization by analyzing the current leadership. Through robust conversations with the Board, directors and stakeholders - MAPS has made a critical decision to launch an Executive Director search. The current Executive Director, Kris Lotlikar, will pivot to supporting the organization in a fundraising capacity specifically.
3. 3.During the Executive Director search, Betty Aldworth and Ismail Lourido Ali, long-standing movement leaders and MAPS program directors, will lead the organization as Interim Co-Executive Directors. Together, Betty and Ismail bring decades of deep expertise in drug policy, advocacy, community engagement, and movement building, ensuring continuity in MAPS’ mission-driven work.