V eronica Magar, Dr PH, MPH, MA is a distinguished thought leader and advocate in global public health at the intersection of psychedelic science, contemplative practice, and traditional knowledge systems. As an accomplished investigator, published author and respected speaker, she specializes in shaping global policy, taking strategic action, conducting research, and employing community-based approaches that bridge these three areas.

With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Magar has established a legacy, progressing from grassroots community-based work to shaping regional and global policies. She collaborates with diverse partners, employing various research methods including community-based, participatory, quantitative and mixed methods to demonstrate impact. Her expertise also extends to influencing global policies through fostering public discourse on sensitive subjects, resulting in consensus-driven normative guidance. With extensive on-the-ground experience in community, country, regional and global settings, she has worked with UN and other international agencies in over 30 countries across Asia, the Eastern Mediterranean, Africa, and the Americas.

Dr. Magar earned her Doctorate in Public Health at UNC-Chapel Hill in 2000, and a Masters in Public Health and Master of Arts in Latin American Studies from UCLA in 1991. In addition to her extensive experience in the field, she continually invests in ongoing education and expanding her skillset. She is qualified to teach mindfulness-based stress reduction, and is a third-year student in the psychedelic-assisted therapy program at the AWE Foundation.

Dr. Magar is fluent in English and German, with a working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese and Hindi. She speaks frequently at local, regional and global conferences and seminars as a keynote, panelist and trainer.

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