Background: Jon Dalton brings a unique perspective as a retired Navy SEAL with 23 years of service, including 11 combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. As co-founder and president of the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines, he's leading the charge for policy reform in Nevada.

Military Service: His distinguished career included serving at SEAL Team Four conducting counterdrug missions in South America and later with Joint Special Operations Command Special Missions Units. His decorations include the Bronze Star with V device (four awards), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and numerous other commendations.

Psychedelic Journey: After struggling with PTSD, depression, and seven documented traumatic brain injuries from his military service, Dalton discovered psychedelic-assisted therapy in Mexico, which transformed his approach to mental health and led to his advocacy work.

Current Mission: Leading efforts to establish Nevada's first regulated psychedelic therapy pilot program through SB242 legislation, focusing particularly on helping veterans and first responders access these treatments.

Role: Executive Director of Synaptic Institute, a nonprofit integrative mental health clinic specializing in psychedelic therapy, research, and professional training.

Expertise: Leading expert in ketamine and psilocybin therapy, dedicated to advancing ethical, accessible psychedelic care within conventional healthcare systems.

Focus: Her presentation explores how psychedelic medicine can overcome regulatory, institutional, and cultural barriers to enter mainstream healthcare, using real-life clinic examples.

Background: Leader in gourmet and medicinal mushroom farming, co-owner of WindyCityMushroom, and founder of Fungitarian medicinal mushroom drops.

Mission: As a psychedelic wellness coach, he helps individuals harness microdosing for personal growth while expanding mushroom access and building a sustainable movement.

Presentation Focus: Exploring how gourmet, medicinal, and psychedelic mushrooms can revolutionize health by boosting immunity, enhancing mental clarity, and supporting global sustainability efforts.

Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) with a doctoral certificate in psychology.

Specialization: Trauma and addiction recovery, integrating evidence-based therapy with cutting-edge psychedelic approaches.

Research Focus: Her seminar explores the neurobiological impact of opioids, limitations of current treatments, and emerging research on psilocybin's ability to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

Experience: Over 15 years researching factors influencing human behavior and brain function.

Current Role: Research Director at Realm of Caring and Unlimited Sciences.

Research: Leading mixed-methods, longitudinal studies investigating psychedelic effects on LGBTQIA+ mental health, emphasizing the importance of safe, affirming spaces free from anti-queer biases.

Experience: 15+ years transforming mental health through psychedelic therapies.

Approach: Focuses on strengthening neuroplasticity, growing resilience, and solution-focused healing with psychedelic and integration support.

Mission: Passionate advocate for making breakthrough psychedelic treatments globally accessible and advancing the future of mental healthcare.

Role: CEO & Co-Founder of Haj Botanics, a leader in psychedelic medicine and adaptogenic healing.

Vision: Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and psychedelics to unlock new frontiers in mental wellness, creativity, and human potential.

Focus: Examining how these cutting-edge fields are redefining the future of healing and human consciousness.

Position: Partner at Feldman Legal Advisors PLLC.

Specialization: Regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic operational matters for highly regulated compounds in emerging industries.

Expertise: Leading authority on psychedelics policy reform, providing insights into historical context, current regulatory landscape, and future legal directions.

Dr. Sam Zand: Founder of Anywhere Clinic, specializing in holistic psychiatry with training at Johns Hopkins University and UNLV, where he now teaches psychedelic medicine.

Panel Feature: Includes NFL legend Darren Waller and sports psychology experts exploring how psychedelics transform athlete mental resilience, recovery, and inner connection.

Focus: Examining the intersection of high-performance athletics and psychedelic-assisted mental health interventions.

Role: Director of Outreach for the Zendo Project, psychedelic therapist, and supervisor.

Education: Completed CIIS's Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy & Research program in 2019.

Current Work: Instructor with Psychedelics Today and supervisor at a low-fee ketamine clinic in Oakland, CA, focusing on supporting adverse psychedelic experiences.