Brad Burge is the founder of Integration Communications, a specialized PR firm established in 2020 that helps psychedelic organizations communicate effectively while upholding scientific integrity and ethical principles. With 16 years of experience in the psychedelic field, Brad previously served as Director of Strategic Communications for MAPS, where he played a pivotal role in reshaping cultural narratives around psychedelics as legitimate tools. Brad holds a B.A. in Communication and Psychology from Stanford University and an M.A. in Communication from the University of California, San Diego. His expertise spans public relations, marketing, and communications for pharmaceutical developers, therapy training companies, clinics, retreats, and non-profits in the psychedelic industry. He has produced major industry conferences including Psychedelic Science 2013 and 2017. When he’s not plugged in, you’ll find him in the mountains, carrying a backpack, somewhere down a long trail.