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Our Team

Meet the brilliant minds behind ENACT Research Collaborative. Our diverse team of researchers, clinicians, and innovators work together to transform scientific discovery into real-world impact.

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Our leadership team reflects ENACT's unique position within the Yale Program for Psychedelic Science. With many members holding dual roles across both organizations, our team structure embodies the collaborative, cross-pollinating ethos that defines our approach to research and organizational development.

Our Team

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Benjamin Kelmendi

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Jamila Hokanson

Licensed Psychiatrist, MD, MBA, MHA

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Morgan James

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Terence Ching

Clinical Psychologist and Instructor

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Yania Padilla Sierra

Programs Manager

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Prerana Patel

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Our leadership team reflects ENACT's unique position within the Yale Program for Psychedelic Science. With many members holding dual roles across both organizations, our team structure embodies the collaborative, cross-pollinating ethos that defines our approach to research and organizational development.

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Co-Director of Yale’s Program for Psychedelic Science, leading translational clinical neuroscience  research.

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Licensed Psychiatrist

Leading clinical research initiatives with expertise in psychiatry and healthcare administration.

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Clinical Psychologist

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Specializing in therapeutic interventions and clinical training for emerging mental health treatments.

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Licensed Professional Counselor

Clinical Services

Providing therapeutic support and counseling services within our integrated clinical research approach.

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Programs Manager

Operations & Programs

Orchestrating research programs and ensuring seamless operational excellence across all initiatives.

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Research Programs Manager

Research Operations

Managing and coordinating research programs to ensure successful study implementation and outcomes.

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Director of Psychedelic 

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Olivia Baiz, PGA

Post Graduate Assistant

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Lucia Amoroso

Research Assistant

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Policy & Partnership

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Leadership Spotlight

Dr. Benjamin Kelmendi

Director & Co-Director, Yale Program for Psychedelic Science

As Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Kelmendi leads a translational clinical neuroscience program focused on developing novel treatments for patients with challenging mental health conditions.

Partners & Collaborators

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Our primary institutional partner, providing world-class research infrastructure and expertise.

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Collaborative research initiatives spanning psychiatry, neuroscience, and clinical psychology departments.

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Supporting groundbreaking research through federal grants and clinical trial infrastructure.

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Working closely with regulatory bodies to ensure safe, effective therapeutic development.

Lab Culture & Values

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