Lorena Dame

About Lorena Dame

Hi there, and thank you for visiting my profile.I work at the intersection of healing, logistics, and imagination — with a deep commitment to creating meaningful, transformative experiences. Whether through large-scale conferences, nonprofit initiatives, or intimate, bespoke gatherings, my work bridges logistics and purpose, helping people and organizations bring bold ideas to life with clarity, intention, and care.Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of managing projects across a range of industries, from psychedelics to tech to private, high-profile clients. A few highlights include:Sheri Eckert Foundation: Serving as Director of Operations and Development to expand access to legal psilocybin services and education.Horizons: Supporting the growth of the largest and longest-running conference on psychedelic research.Boost with Facebook: Producing national events to equip small business owners with digital tools.Private client experiences: Designing once-in-a-lifetime events that celebrate creativity, adventure, and team connection — including one unforgettable gathering involving handmade trains, reverse heists, and desert hot springs.In addition to my work in events and operations, I’m a trained death doula, providing grounded, compassionate support to individuals and families navigating end-of-life and other major life transitions.At the heart of everything I do is a commitment to collaboration, equity, and impact. I’m passionate about building solutions that foster healing, belonging, and systems-level change.If you\'re working on something bold, tender, or transformative — let’s connect.

Experience

1. Director of Operations and Development

   Sheri Eckert Foundation

   Feb 2024 — Present

   The Sheri Eckert Foundation is a 501c3 charitable nonprofit that can receive and allocate funds to individuals and organizations operating in Oregon’s legal and regulated psilocybin facilitation program.The mission of the Sheri Eckert Foundation is to ensure that Oregon’s evolving psychedelic ecosystem is accessible to participants from diverse backgrounds, financial means, and geographies around the state and country.

Education

• Cape Cod Community College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

  2008 — 2010

• Long Island University

  B.A. in Global Studies, Global College. Concentration in Community Development through Art and Thanatology

  2010 — 2012

• Columbia University

  Master of Social Work - MSW

Skills

• Intercultural Communication
• Cultural Awareness
• Cross-Cultural Teams
• Community Outreach
• Student Affairs
• Editing
• Qualitative Research
• Community Development
• Document Drafting
• Paralegals
• Administrative Work
• Immigration Law
• Program Development
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Nonprofits
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Public Speaking