
People & Culture | Psychedelics
Hi there -- I'm Steven. I build healthy, high-performing organizations. In my current executive role, I translate strategy into execution -- aligning org design, talent, and operating cadence with clear financial guardrails. My toolkit blends HR (People Ops, Total Rewards, Talent, DEI) with cross-functional experience in Finance, IT, and Operations. I also oversee the Community/Growth capability at MAPS. I write a monthly blog that integrates my personal and professional pursuits: https://setthesetting.substack.com
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San Francisco Bay Area
Director of People, Finance, IT & Community
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
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Aug 2024 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area
Director, Social Justice
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
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Dec 2023 - Aug 2024
San Francisco Bay Area
Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Officer
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
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Jun 2021 - Dec 2023
Founder
Set the Setting
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Jun 2017 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area
Consulting Strategist & Facilitator
Collective
• www.linkedin.com/company/collectivepeopleimpact
Apr 2021 - Nov 2024
Enterprise Risk Management
James Lam & Associates
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
Greater Boston Area