Building Climate Resilience in NYC: Innovation, Action & Adaptation

The Psychedelic Assembly, in partnership with Psychedelics for Climate Action (PSYCA), invites you to a thought-provoking evening on Monday, February 24, to explore how inner and outer resilience, cutting-edge solutions, and climate action can shape New York City’s future.

As a coastal metropolis, NYC faces increasing climate threats—from rising sea levels to brushfires. In the wake of disasters like those in Los Angeles, we need bold, outside-the-box approaches to adaptation, mitigation, and resilience. Just as psychedelics expand consciousness, we’ll explore how expanded perspectives can unlock creative, systemic and conscious solutions for climate action.

This panel brings together people NYC representatives, climate technologists, and conscious leaders to discuss:

• NYC’s unique climate vulnerabilities and how we can adapt
• Regenerative, conscious, and creative solutions that challenge conventional thinking
• How individuals and communities can take action to build climate resilience, both externally and internally

Join us for a conversation that goes beyond the mainstream, tapping into the creativity, interconnectedness, and action-oriented mindset needed to tackle the climate crisis. Learn how you can get involved and take climate action to support these efforts.

*PSYCA will donate proceeds from tickets to Mutual Aid LA.

Marissa Feinberg (Moderator) is the founder of Psychedelics for Climate Action, an organization dedicated to raising and expanding consciousness to discover pathways forward. Previously, Feinberg contributed to the co-working and environmental movements by co-founding Green Spaces NY for social entrepreneurs, which was acquired and became part of the global Impact Hub network. Feinberg launched Triple Bottom Why, a communications consultancy for values-aligned organizations, leading her to work with Nushama Psychedelic Wellness and inspiring her to help bridge these ecosystems.

Helena Wasserman is a climate investor, advisor and solutionist dedicated to mobilizing capital for climate tech. Over the last decade, she has worked with the Clinton Foundation, Techstars, and Top Tier Impact. She is the co-founder of Investors for Climate, an Earthshot Prize nominator and a growing community of 400+ climate investors across 24 cities, as well as an investment syndicate backing early-stage climate startups. Through her Unstoppable program, she helps climate founders with fundraising. Her portfolio includes 11 climate tech startups and funds, with one IPO, and her clients have raised over $40M.

Ravi Kurani is a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur passionate about creating products that benefit society and the environment. He is the founder of Sutro, a leading water testing device company, which was acquired by Sani Marc in 2019. With a diverse background, Ravi has worked on NASA projects, co-founded ImpactSpace, and advised various companies across sectors like homelessness, health tech, and XR fashion. Recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30, he’s also a published author, patent holder, and TEDx speaker, with a deep commitment to driving positive change in both business and his personal life.

Mor Keshet Mor Keshet, MPS, LCAT (she/her) is a New York based Integrative Eco Arts Therapist with 21 years of clinical experience. Her trauma informed practice specializes in the treatment of intergenerational dynamics, climate emotions, relational intelligence, social justice and consciousness development. Mor has worked internationally with refugee children, survivors of human trafficking, homeless individuals as well as families in crisis. Mor is a seasoned facilitator and a strategic leader having worked extensively in partnership development for international nonprofits. Currently, Mor is working to research, apply and advance Integrative Eco Art Therapy, an emergent, eco-centric approach to restoring and cultivating healthy attachments between humans and the natural world

Thaddeus Pawlowski is an urban designer and partner of Partners in Public Design. He has worked on disaster recovery, resilience and adaptation for communities on the frontlines of economic and environmental crises around the world. He worked in local government in New York City on many innovative plans and policies, and helped neighborhoods recover after Hurricane Sandy.  In 2017, he co-founded the Center for Resilient Cities and Landscapes at Columbia University.  He was a Loeb Fellow at Harvard University and has Masters in Architecture and Urban Design from University of Pennsylvania. 

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