Cristina Sánchez

Cristina Sánchez is a psychologist and project manager specializing in mental health, harm reduction, and community-based approaches to psychoactive plant use. She previously worked at the International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service (ICEERS), where she led and coordinated projects related to drug policy, education, and public health. At ICEERS, she played a central role in developing support and integration services, including the organization’s Support Center, providing guidance for individuals navigating challenging experiences with psychoactive plants. Her work has focused on the social and psychological dimensions of non-ordinary states of consciousness, with an emphasis on care, community processes, and the development of responsible frameworks for harm reduction.