Mareesa Stertz is a storyteller, filmmaker, and community organizer dedicated to transforming the narrative around mental health. As a co-founder of the Global Psychedelic Society and Lucid News, and the filmmaker behind "The Healing Powers of Psychedelics," she empowers individuals to embrace their inner journeys and connect with their authentic selves. Stertz offers workshops internationally and is currently developing her second feature film, "Confessions of a Psychonaut," and an immersive art project exploring mental health for Burning Man.