Leadership and Advisory Experience
Founder and Chair, the International Neuro Climate Working Group, Los Angeles, CA
I lead a global initiative that connects scientists to understand how climate change affects brain health. My responsibilities include organizing and leading monthly meetings to foster international collaboration, driving research to broaden our understanding of climate change's impact on neurological and mental health, and disseminating our findings to the scientific community and the public. I'm also deeply involved in public engagement and policy advocacy, working to integrate our research into public health strategies.
Advisory Board Member, Climate Cares Centre, Imperial College London, UK
I contribute my expertise in neuroscience to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exploring the intersection of mental health and climate change. My role involves guiding research directions, shaping educational content, and helping to formulate policy recommendations that address the psychological impacts of climate change.
Science Advisory Board Member, Climate Clinic, Yuvam Dunya, Turkey
Yuvam Dunya is a non-profit organization that addresses climate change through social and educational transformation. I advise the organization’s Climate Clinic initiative, which aims to integrate climate change education into the medical school curriculum. I support the organization’s training, research, and science communication efforts. I also co-organized a symposium on climate change and mental health, which was attended by more than a thousand people.
Metabolic Psychiatry Advisory Board Member, Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition, Canada
I was involved with the writing of a white paper and the development of an advanced training program for clinicians to include therapeutic nutrition and metabolic therapies as safe and effective treatment options for their patients with mental illnesses.
Scientific Advisor, Metabolic Mind, San Mateo, CA
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit organization working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. I advised the team on the creation of evidence-based scientific and educational content.
