Kimberley Kifun. Education 

Originally from London, Kimberley lives quietly nestled in the landscape of Dja DJa Wurrung country, overlooking the Macedon Ranges in Victoria. She is passionate about education and has a background in developing programs and delivering training in fields including government-funded initiatives, community outreach, the arts, environmental conservation, hospitality, permaculture education and the Not-For-Profit sector.
Kimberley is devoted to supporting her community and has volunteered in board roles in academia, conservation and the arts. She co-founded a charity which raised money for locally run community projects across the globe, from Kosovo to Iran. The charity sought to empower individuals and local communities and saw Kimberley cycle from London to Melbourne. Based in Melbourne, Kimberley has an Advanced Diploma in Group Work Facilitation and a Bachelors in Counselling and Psychotherapy. 
She believes deeply in the power of interpersonal group psychotherapy and other group work in various settings from strategic planning in the corporate world to rites of passage in the personal domain. Having completed a Certificate of Psychedelic Assisted Therapies (CPAT), Kimberley is honoured to contribute to the field as Education Director for AMAPP, ensuring support as we learn to navigate the terrain of PAT in Australia together.
Dr Lani Roy-Psychologist, Social Worker, Advocate.

Dr Alana (Lani) Roy is a Melbourne-based psychologist, social worker, and therapist with extensive experience in mental health, suicide prevention, trauma, sexual abuse, family violence, and the disability sector. Lani provides Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) for clients accessing ketamine treatment in Australia and is actively engaged in research trials focusing on novel molecules. She is currently researching Australian community Ayahuasca and has a passion for co-production, co-design and harm reduction with people who have lived experience. Lani specialises in complex trauma, disabilities, and dual diagnosis, providing therapy in Auslan sign language for the Deaf community. She provides a range of psychedelic education programs in the community and with The Biomedical Institute of Yoga and Meditation; she is passionate about integrating science and the sacred.  She is a board-approved psychology supervisor. Lani coordinates the psychedelic and plant medicine Mental Health Professional Network (MHPN), is an advisor for Cyberdelics Virtual Reality technologies, and Chapter Lead for Psychedelic Medicine America. Furthermore, she has completed an Advanced Diploma in Nature Based Therapies and is committed to expanding PAT outside clinical rooms into more nature-based settings. Lani has cultivated an approach named Integrative Psychedelic Integrative Somatic (IPSP) approach focusing on the somatic, relational, transpersonal, and metacognitive domains.
Thomas Curtain. Board Secretary

Originally from Alaska and now based in Melbourne, Thomas recently joined the board of directors as the AMAPP board secretary. Before transitioning into mental health, Thomas worked in software development, event management, and community development. Thomas graduated from Southern Oregon University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in History. He is currently working within the disability support space. Thomas's interest in psychology was born out of his lived experience with mental health, resulting in a desire to help others as he was helped through young adulthood. This interest led him to complete his Undergraduate Degree in Psychology from the University of Melbourne and Honours in Psychology from Monash University. He is currently attending Swinburne University studying his Master’s of Clinical Psychology. Thomas has a particular interest in neurodivergence, psychedelics, and trauma. He envisions a future where alternative therapeutic methods are accepted and integrated into mainstream treatment, potentially revolutionising how we approach mental health and well-being. Thomas's background in software development has instilled in him a methodical approach to problem-solving, while his experience in event management and community development has allowed him to foster a deeper understanding of community needs. He values critical analysis, systems thinking, and an integrative holistic approach to psychology. Currently, his focus lies in disability support, aiming to improve the lives of individuals within this sphere. Thomas aims to leverage his expanding knowledge in psychology and broad practical experience to make a tangible difference.





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