Amelia Laver
Strategic Partnerships • Business Development • Philanthropy • Community Building • Psychedelic Research Collaboration • Leadership • Stakeholder Engagement • Project Management • Communications | Former Attorney
- Role
- Founder Business Development & Project Management Director at Psychedelic Network
- Location
- San Diego, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amelia Laver
I am a rare combination of Chief of Staff, project manager, operations strategist, and…
Experience
Founder Business Development & Project Management Director
Feb 2020 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Conceived and launched an international community platform bridging thought leaders, investors, and innovators in the psychedelic ecosystem. Drove business development efforts to expand strategic partnerships, generate event sponsorships, and position the brand as a trusted convener at the intersection of science, wellness, and investment.• Cultivated relationships with high-profile collaborators including filmmakers, scientists, and investors to accelerate growth opportunities across the psychedelic and mental health sectors.• Developed and executed go-to-market and brand positioning strategies to attract sponsors, media partners, and institutional collaborators.• Managed multiple concurrent projects from conception through execution, proactively mitigating risks and maintaining alignment with long-term growth goals.• Oversaw multi-channel outreach and relationship management, ensuring alignment between mission-driven initiatives and revenue-generating goals.• Supported the production and distribution of educational and cultural content, enhancing the Network’s credibility as a hub for ethical, inclusive, and evidence-based discourse.Key Achievements• Expanded strategic partnership network by 300% within the first year through targeted outreach and relationship-building.• Produced and negotiated partnerships for multiple high-profile events, including the Netflix premiere of How to Change Your Mind with Lucy Walker, An Evening with Hamilton Morris in Bel Air, and the pre-release screening of Walker’s Of Night and Light: The Story of Iboga and Ibogaine at UC San Diego Telehealth Auditorium.• Secured multi-tier sponsorships and collaborations leading to sold-out, high-visibility events.• Supported fundraising and investor engagement for partner projects in the psychedelic research and wellness space.
Education
Expressive Arts Institute
Masters
2020 — 2025
Keele University
Law and Business Administration LLB(Hons)
2000 — 2003
The University of Law
Diploma in Legal Practice
2003 — 2005
Expressive Arts Institute, San Diego
Master's degree
2020 — 2024
Expressive Arts Institute
Masters program; completed year
2020 — 2023
Bihar Yoga Bharati
200hr TTC
2009 — 2009
Ashram Yoga, New Zealand
500hr TTC
2010
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