Meet MAPS’ New Co-Executive Directors: Betty Aldworth and Ismail Lourido Ali - Cannabis News World

Meet MAPS’ New Co-Executive Directors: Betty Aldworth and Ismail Lourido Ali - Cannabis News World

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has been at the center of psychedelic science and advocacy for nearly four decades. From MDMA-assisted therapy trials to policy reform campaigns, the nonprofit has helped steer psychedelics from the underground into mainstream conversation. Now, as it approaches its 40th anniversary, MAPS is turning the page on leadership The post Meet MAPS’ New Co-Executive Directors: Betty Aldwor…

MAPS Names Betty Aldworth and Ismail Lourido Ali as Co-Executive Directors

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization at the vanguard of the psychedelic movement since 1986, selected Betty Aldworth and Ismail Lourido Ali as Co-Executive Directors. Aldworth and Ali have been interim Co-Executive Directors since March 2025, following Kris Lotlikar’s transition from Executive Director to Secretary of the Board of Directors. MAPS Founder and Presi…

MAPS Board of Directors Names Betty Aldworth and Ismail Lourido Ali as Co-Executive Directors – Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies – MAPS

Betty Aldworth and Ismail Lourido Ali bring decades of combined experience in drug policy leadership, psychedelic advocacy, and movement building As Co-Executive Directors, Aldworth and Ali reflect MAPS’ legacy commitment to serving and strengthening the movement for legal, equitable access to psychedelics Under their guidance, MAPS’ future-facing strategy will focus on strengthening partnerships with dedicated allies to advance critical multidi…