Meet the Team

Gavin Bowman

Founder and CEO

Founder and CEO of The PSYCHE, a nonprofit working to build a stronger scientific future for the psychedelic sciences. With a background in neuroscience research and rehabilitative health at Temple University, Gavin leads the organization's work in research literacy, scientific education, and collaborative research initiatives.

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Niko Bezanis, MpH

Fulbright Fellow, RCSI PhD candidate researching psychedelic uses for addiction, and Yale ABN Lab & Temple Cheer Lab researcher. As Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer, Niko plays a foundational role in shaping The PSYCHE's research trajectory, scientific infrastructure, and institutional partnerships.

Co-Founder & Chief Research Officer

Marketing Director

Dane Rosenfeld

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Customer Service Manager

Mickey Vergenes

Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

Marketing Director

Zishan Sheikh

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.