Founder, Co-CEO and Board Member

David Harder

David has worked full-time for the past 5 years in researching, advocating and moving the work of non-ordinary state therapy and psychedelic medicine forward in Canada. He co-founded and led Catalyst Presents, a Psychedelic Research Conference, and SYNTAC Institute, a Canadian non-profit dedicated to bringing psychedelic-assisted therapy to Canadians which was successful in achieving one of Canada’s first modern legal exemptions to undertake psychedelic-assisted work. 

With a Master’s degree in religious studies and having been both a college professor and international humanitarian relief worker, David has always dedicated himself to the service of others. He brings a deep experience and reverence for psychedelic medicine and believes that it will play a key role in bringing healing to humanity.

Founder, Co-CEO and Board Member

Vu Tran

Vu has over 20 years of experience as a strategic investor and successful entrepreneur. He has founded, scaled and exited multiple ventures in a variety of markets including real estate, land development, hospitality, entertainment and cannabis. Among his many ventures, Vu built a vape store chain that was cash-flow positive from year one and achieved annual revenues of $5MM, which still operates today.

He also founded and partnered with several different cannabis ventures as the lead business developer and built 37 licensed cannabis stores across Canada that sold at an enterprise sales value of $51,700,000. Vu is deeply involved with and passionate about what psychedelic medicine can bring to Canadians suffering with mental health issues.

Board Member and Advisor

Murray Rodgers

W. Murray Rodgers is a seasoned entrepreneur, company founder and leader, with a world-class track record in the energy sector. As a professional geologist, he has a deep understanding of the intersection between science and capital. Well-versed in the capital markets, both public and private, he played a pivotal role in raising over $1 Billion in capital for his own ventures. An accomplished musician, yoga teacher, and author, Murray’s passion for human development and self-discovery infuses all aspects of his life. Most recently he released a book entitled “The Psychedelic CEO”, based on his own profoundly transformative experiences with the sacred plant medicine Ayahuasca.

CFO

Brad Giblin

VP Programming

Natalie Harder

Natalie has a deep passion for creating spaces for people to feel safe and open for personal transformation.  Her experiences as an on-air radio personality, years as an on-air television journalist producing and directing a weekly show as well as contributing to a daily live program for a national television station, allowed her to witness literally hundreds of peoples individual stories.  In addition to these public roles, she managed multiple television station locations, designed and oversaw studio expansions, managed a program for artists and musicians with an international humanitarian organization, after which she started and ran her own successful company focussed on personal health and wellness for 6 years.  She is thrilled to bring her skill set and experience to ATMA as this fits into the very centre of her passion.

Therapist Training Director

Sonia Stringer

Sonia Stringer is a professional speaker, business and life coach who has been immersed in transformational work for over 25 years. She started her career as a National Sales Trainer with peak performance expert Anthony Robbins, during which she delivered workshops and keynotes for over 800 organizations throughout the United States and Canada.

In 2000, Sonia launched her own coaching and training company based in San Diego, California. She has designed and delivered hundreds of live/virtual training programs and events, generating multiple 7-figures in revenue and serving over 100,000 clients in 36 countries.

Sonia is a graduate of the University of Santa Monica, which offers an MA degree in spiritual psychology, and has devoted much of her adult life to studying traditional and innovative approaches to psychology and transformational models. She has been a passionate advocate for psychedelic medicines and therapy for over 25 years, and currently sits on the Board of the Canadian Psychedelic Association.

Sonia is excited to contribute her skills and experience to make ATMA’s Psychedelic Assisted Therapy program an invaluable resource for therapists, MD’s and other health care professionals wanting to create the best possible outcomes for their patients and clients.