Kenan de Leeuw is the chair of APRA, where he has been active since 2019. He has a background in clinical neuropsychology and works as a psychologist at Jellinek Amsterdam, where he treats patients suffering from addiction and psychiatric disorders. Kenan has a broad interest in psychoactive drugs, addiction and non-ordinary states of consciousness, including states induced by practices such as breathwork and meditation. His primary interest is in the clinical applications of psychedelics for addiction and a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders.

Cosimo Radler serves on the board of APRA and is currently studying Neuroscience, AI, and Consciousness at Amsterdam University College. With a background in the tech industry and previous studies in theoretical mathematics and philosophy at Trinity College Dublin, Cosimo brings a diverse perspective to the study of psychedelics and consciousness. His main interest lies in understanding how altered states, particularly those induced by psychedelics, can enhance mental health therapies and deepen our understanding of human consciousness. By integrating AI with studies of the brain and psychedelics, Cosimo aims to investigate how these substances impact the brain and potentially transform our understanding of the human experience.

Emily Duckett serves on the board of APRA as Treasurer and Head of Events. She completed a Research Master’s in Linguistics and Communication from the University of Amsterdam. While she is broadly interested in psychoactive substances and altered states of consciousness, she is particularly fascinated by the intersection of language, psychedelic experience, and AI. She aims to pursue research using natural language processing tools to develop better methods for measuring and understanding these experiences, in order to deepen scientific understanding and explore their potential to enhance well-being. Emily also has experience working at House of Smart, providing her with practical knowledge of psychedelic use and harm reduction in a smartshop setting.

Dr. Aidan Lyon is the head of Research at APRA, where he is responsible for facilitating research within APRA’s focus by aiding the efforts of students, researchers and professors in a variety of ways. He is a philosopher at Leiden University in the PRSM lab working on issues relating to psychedelics, meditation, yoga, wisdom, and decision-making. Aidan also works as a philosophical consultant and has helped clients in a variety of domains, including biosecurity intelligence, geopolitical forecasting, environmental decision-making, institutional investing, psychedelic therapy, and meditation training. His book Psychedelic Experience: Revealing the Mind has recently been published with Oxford University Press.

Alex is an anthropology student, musician and filmmaker from Athens, Greece. He joined APRA to further his research on psycholytic therapy and the social benefits of psychedelics. As the Design Lead within APRA, Alex is responsible for all things related to design, aesthetics and media. This includes social media posts, promotional material and managing the YouTube channel. His interests include space jazz, watching dogs play and corporations collapse.