About Us
Psychedelic Clubs nationwide consist of a network of local and university community based chapters. These peer-led, grassroots organizations foster a community centered on education and destigmatization. Clubs promote education, connection, healing, and recreating responsibly. Through gathering and learning together, we boost awareness of the nuances of psychedelic movements, psychedelic exceptionalism, and indigenous reciprocity. Communities exist to give power back to people while holding space for regulated medical models.
Clubs are a place for discourse, support, and advocacy for the psychedelic movement. A public and inclusive chapter based community non-profit, we bring like-hearted humans together and provide a social venue in which psychedelic interests are normalized, accepted, and understood.
National Board of Volunteer Directors
Julio Martinez, also known as J, is a passionate advocate for mental health and the transformative potential of psychedelics. With automotive racing, particularly road racing, being a huge part of his life, J has always been drawn to the thrill of pushing boundaries. Having built his own race car and raced in his younger years, he knows the importance of focus, determination, and embracing challenges. Beyond the racing world, J’s interests extend to literature, movies, and the exploration of consciousness. He finds particular fascination in documentaries and books on the human psyche, with a special emphasis on psychedelics. J has accumulated extensive knowledge and personal experience with a variety of psychedelics, making them his true passion. He has dedicated years to studying psychedelics and their potential applications for mental health. As the President of the Psychedelic Club of San Antonio, TX, a Core Member of Decriminalize Nature SATX, and a Regional Representative for the Psychedelic Club National, J actively advocates for the responsible use of psychedelics in the context of mental illness. He is affiliated with organizations such as MAPS, DoubleBlind, and the Psychedelic Club of Denver, participating in webinars and completing courses to further his understanding. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, J has gained experience in sitting for individuals seeking improved mental health and self-understanding through psychedelics. Drawing from the wisdom from pioneers in psychedelics, J incorporates their teachings into his own practice. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and a desire to help others, J aims to make a difference by raising awareness, providing insights, offering advice, and sharing his personal experiences and life story. He believes in the power of psychedelic experiences to unlock profound personal growth and healing, and he is dedicated to supporting others on their own transformative journeys.
Julio Martinez
Chad Tannous
Director of Communications
Chad Tannous is a psychedelic advocate, event planner, drug educator, and PR professional living in Denver Colorado. Originally from New Jersey, Chad graduated from CU Boulder in the spring of 2021, where he was the SSDP chapter president, and co-president of the CU Boulder Psychedelic Club chapter. Chad became involved in the psychedelic professional community in colorado in 2021 when he publicaly came forward as a survivor of therapy abuse at the hands of a psychedelic therapist. From then on, his work began to focus primarily on social justice and ethics in the psychedelic field. In 2022 he was voted onto the Board of Directors of Psychedelic Club’s national office, and lead a board rebuilding process which saw a new remote board elected from Psychedelic Club chapter leaders across America. Chad is a PR Researcher and Consultant by trade. Chad is of Lebanese Refugee decent and is an avid cook, having learned old country recipes from his grandmother.
