About Dr. NiCole Buchanan

NiCole T. Buchanan, Ph.D., is a professor, psychologist, Interim Board Chair and CEO of the Board of Psychedelic Medicine and Therapies, and Founder of Alliance Psychological Associates, PLLC in East Lansing, MI. She serves on the Racial Equity and Access Committee for the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicine and previously served as Co-Chair of the Inaugural Board of Directors for the American Psychedelic Practitioners Association.

Dr. Buchanan is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, four separate divisions of the American Psychological Association, and has received numerous national and international awards for her research, teaching, clinical work, and professional service.

An accomplished writer and scholar, she has 120+ publications focusing on workplace behaviors and their impact on organizational climate, employee well-being, and professional development, equity and inclusion (in psychedelics, training, and organizations), epistemic exclusion and harassment. Her work has been highlighted in hundreds of media outlets including CBS News, the Huffington Post, and Essence Magazine and she is a featured speaker for several programs including TEDx and National Public Radio (NPR).

Dr. Buchanan consults with organizations and personnel across the country, including medical professionals, attorneys, academic and practicing psychologists, human resource managers, and campus, city, and state police departments. She offers several training programs on enhancing positive work environments, reducing harassment and bias, and promoting values-driven, respectful workplaces and behaviors that strengthen workgroup cohesion, profitability, and relationships with customers/patients.