Susan Chapelle

Susan Chapelle is a dynamic leader known for her success in building innovative startup businesses, influencing positive changes in organizations, and excelling in local politics. She has a diverse background in scaling businesses across industries such as healthcare, technology, cannabis, psychedelics, and coworking. Passionate about human health, access to healthcare, equity, diversity, and performance, Susan has made significant contributions to economic development and sustainability policies during her two-term tenure as an elected official.

Susan currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at PurMinds NeuroPharma, focusing on groundbreaking solutions for neurological and psychiatric disorders, with a specific emphasis on neurodegenerative diseases. At PurMinds, Susan is instrumental in overseeing GMP-ready production and lab facilities that play a crucial role in the supply chain of quality psychedelic compounds, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and innovative solutions for the healthcare industry.

As an internationally recognized Keynote Speaker and industry expert, Susan has shared her insights on research, science education, urban transformation, cannabis policy, and digital disruption. Her research work, including collaborations with renowned experts and publications in reputable journals, has greatly contributed to the understanding of healing mechanisms, pain management, and post-surgical issues. Apart from her professional endeavors, Susan finds joy in music, playing the violin in the Sea to Sky Orchestra, as well as outdoor activities like mountain biking, skiing, and climbing in the picturesque landscapes of the Sea to Sky Coast.