Acacia Parks

Acacia Parks is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the mental health and digital therapeutics sectors. Currently serving as Chief Medical Officer at Allico and SAMD Advisor at atai Life Sciences, Acacia provides strategic insight on clinical approaches and product development for AI-driven mental health solutions and psychedelic medicines. Prior roles include Principal Consultant at Liquid Amber Consulting, Fractional Chief Science Officer, and Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Found, where Acacia led evidence generation and behavioral health strategies. A former Chief Science Officer at Happify Health, Acacia oversaw research efficacy programs, and held academic positions as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Hiram College and Reed College. Acacia holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, an EMBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology, and a BA in Psychology from Reed College.