Natalie Lyla Ginsberg (MSW) is the Global Impact Officer at MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, and the co-founder of the Jewish Psychedelic Summit.  She works for the ethical, accessible and safe integration of psychedelics into mainstream culture and society. Natalie joined MAPS in 2014, founding the Policy & Advocacy department, and serving as its director for 5 years.  She also initiated and co-developed MAPS’ Health Equity program, including MAPS' first MDMA Therapy Training for Communities of Color.  Natalie was born and raised in NYC and currently lives in Los Angeles, CA. She received her B.A. in history from Yale College, and her master’s of social work (M.S.W.) from Columbia University.