Steven Huang

Steven Huang is the Director of Social Justice at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a position he has held since June 2021.13 He is MAPS' first Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Officer, leading teams across the organization to address inequality challenges in the psychedelic ecosystem and promote collective liberation.12

Background and Experience

Steven Huang has a diverse background in HR, operations, and social justice. Before joining MAPS, he:

• Founded Set the Setting, a consultancy focused on integrating psychedelic principles into DEI approaches3
• Served as Managing Director and Head of Client Partnerships at Collective – A DEI Lab3
• Worked at Culture Amp, where he co-created the Culture Amp and Paradigm Inclusion Survey3

Role at MAPS

At MAPS, Steven's responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing JEDI strategies across the organization1
• Focusing on bringing psychedelic healing to all, including marginalized communities1
• Honoring indigenous cultures from which plant medicines originate1
• Delivering psychedelic-forward JEDI curriculum to MAPS and MAPS PBC's workforce3

Personal Background

Steven identifies as a queer, Chinese-American, gender non-conforming activist.1 He uses psychedelics to better understand innate talents and is inspired by the psychedelic community that has welcomed his unique perspective.1

Approach and Vision

Steven's work at MAPS aims to:

• Address systemic challenges in healthcare and non-profits3
• Balance the opportunity for collective liberation with respect for indigenous history3
• End the War on Drugs while making MDMA-Assisted Therapy a reality3

Steven Huang's LinkedIn username is indeed thestevenhuang, where more details about his professional journey and accomplishments can be found.34