Alicia Liu has spent the last 15 years building and leading organizations across philanthropy, nonprofits, impact investing, and purpose-driven startups. In the last few years, she has co-led a nonprofit that helped Oregon and Colorado implement statewide infrastructure for legal psilocybin therapy; helped millions of people - including members of Congress and hundreds of journalists - understand the need for advanced AI systems to have safeguards; and built a boutique recruiting agency for social impact organizations. She has also managed marketing for an award-winning 300+ employee homelessness nonprofit, helped build a National Geographic TV series, and had her music highlighting AI advances featured at TED 2022. She advises funders, startups, and nonprofits across mental health, psychedelic therapy, climate, and AI for social impact.
She is a systems thinker who deeply appreciates the thinking of Donella Meadows, Jonathan Haidt, and Yuval Noah Harari. She enjoys songwriting, community building, contemplative tea practice, and exploring the deep beauty of this planet.