Public Education, Advocacy, and Community Work

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In 2026, Dr. Levy presented to Colorado EMS and fire professionals through NPS Monthly on wellness and resilience. Her statewide presentation integrated functional and longevity medicine principles with practical strategies for stress recovery, nervous-system regulation, sleep, nutrition, movement, relationships, purpose, and sustainable performance. The session emphasized whole-person health, prevention, and building resilience in the face of chronic occupational stress and trauma exposure.

 Drs. Levy and Skiles presented at the 2026 American Holistic Nurses Association Annual Conference on psychedelic-assisted therapy. Their interdisciplinary session explored the evidence, therapeutic applications, safety considerations, ethical challenges, and integration of psychedelic care within holistic and trauma-informed practice. Drawing from their clinical, research, and educational experience, they highlighted the importance of thoughtful preparation, patient autonomy, cultural humility, and responsible implementation.

When the Kona low storms devastated Oahu in 2026, Drs. Levy and Skiles partnered with Mana Warrior, JASPR, and local community leaders to help coordinate and deliver grassroots disaster relief. Together, we entered some of the hardest-hit and least accessible communities, delivering food, clean water, medical supplies, hygiene items, and other essential resources to families affected by severe flooding. We assisted with wellness checks, cleanup efforts, and the distribution of donated supplies while working alongside residents and volunteers committed to rebuilding their communities.

Through Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Levy delivered an educational presentation to nurses at Dhulikhel Hospital and Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences in Nepal in 2026. The session explored similarities and differences between nursing education and clinical practice in the United States and Nepal, the expanding role of advanced practice nurses, and emerging trends shaping the future of the nursing profession. The presentation fostered international collaboration, professional exchange, and a shared commitment to advancing evidence-based nursing practice.

From 2025–2026, Dr. Levy delivered multiple Crisis Intervention Team trainings across Colorado for law enforcement, school personnel, and other frontline professionals. Partnered with Nielsen Psychological Services, her sessions focused on recognizing psychiatric emergencies, trauma-informed communication, de-escalation, suicide risk, and coordinated response to individuals in crisis. The trainings emphasized practical skills, safety, dignity, and compassionate intervention in high-stress environments.

 In 2025, Drs. Levy and Skiles were featured in an interview with Psychedelics Today, where they discussed the development and clinical impact of the Heal Ukraine Trauma initiative. In this hour-long conversation, they shared their collaborative work bringing group ketamine- and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy to veterans, civilians, and families affected by war in Ukraine. The interview explored culturally responsive care models, regulatory navigation in conflict zones, and the use of psychedelics in treating moral injury and intergenerational trauma. Offering both clinical insights and personal reflections, the dialogue captured the heart of their mission: to create scalable, trauma-informed healing pathways in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

  In 2025, Drs. Skiles and Levy were featured in a documentary interview where they discussed their innovative clinical work at the intersection of trauma recovery, veteran mental health, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. In the interview, Dr. Skiles shared personal reflections on his journey from Marine to psychologist, while both clinicians highlighted the transformative impact of group MDMA and psilocybin therapies on moral injury, PTSD, and other complex psychiatric conditions. Filmed in an intimate outdoor setting, the conversation explores both the clinical and deeply human dimensions of healing after war.

In 2024, Drs. Skiles and Levy recently presented on “The Risks and Benefits of Ketamine in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy” and shared insights from the "Group Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (GKAP) training program" they co-developed and implemented for Mental Health Professionals at Forest Glade Military Hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine. Their work supports trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for veterans and healthcare providers impacted by war and crisis.

In 2024, Dr. Skiles was featured by the Organization of Psychedelic and Entheogenic Nurses (OPENurses) to discuss the evolving role of nurses in the psychedelic-assisted therapy. The interview explored interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical clinical practice, and the expanding opportunities for nursing leadership in the emerging field of psychedelic medicine.

 In 2023, Drs. Skiles presented on his clinical work with veterans across a spectrum of trauma-related and psychiatric disorders. His talk focused on group psychedelic-assisted therapy using MDMA and psilocybin, highlighting outcomes from his work with diverse veteran populations navigating PTSD, moral injury, and other complex conditions within structured ceremonial and clinical settings. 

 In December 2023, Dr. Skiles co-presented  at the SC MIRECC CBOC Mental Health Grand Rounds, offering an in-depth clinical and research-based overview of psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions. The session highlighted ongoing VA efforts to responsibly implement MDMA- and psilocybin-assisted therapies for veterans navigating PTSD, moral injury, and complex comorbidities.

 In 2022, Dr. Zach Skiles was featured at the Sana Symposium, where he presented on the clinical application of psychedelic-assisted therapy through the lens of patient experience. His talk explored the therapeutic potential of MDMA and psilocybin in treating trauma-related disorders, emphasizing narrative integration, safety, and long-term outcomes for veterans.

 Dr. Skiles was interviewed on the No Barriers podcast, where he shared his journey from Marine to psychologist, and discussed the transformative role of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in healing combat trauma and moral injury. The episode offers a compelling look at the intersections of personal recovery, clinical innovation, and veteran advocacy.