Liana Sananda Gillooly

Liana Sananda Gillooly is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and project management within the non-profit and creative sectors. Currently serving as the Executive Director and Founder of the North Star Project since April 2020, Liana also holds the role of Strategic Initiatives Officer at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) while contributing as an Independent Contractor. With previous roles as Co-Founder of Mission Within, which focuses on therapeutic programs for veterans, and Outreach Manager at The Arcview Group, a cannabis investment firm, Liana has been instrumental in fostering innovative approaches in various fields, particularly in psychedelic research and treatments for mental health. Additional experience includes curating art exhibitions at Sananda Gallery and managing operational projects at the Manhattan Film Institute. Liana holds degrees from Boston University.