Mareesa Stertz is a filmmaker, storyteller, artist, and community organizer dedicated to fostering collective healing and transformation. As a co-steward of the Global Psychedelic Society (GPS) and co-founder of Lucid News, Mareesa has been building platforms that destigmatize, educate, and build community around psychedelics. Her film work includes producing and hosting the documentary series The Healing Powers (of Psychedelics and Other Mindful Practices) and Damanhur, both streaming on Gaia TV and Amazon.
Drawing from her own journey of trauma and transformation, Mareesa is passionate about using storytelling and art to deepen understanding and bring visibility to the process of healing and wholeness. She has shared her experiences on international stages and through teaching, workshops, and retreats. Currently, she is developing a large-scale immersive art project for Burning Man 2025 and is raising funds to complete her documentary chronicling her personal psychedelic journey.
You can learn more about her other projects at...GlobalPsychedelic.org - Community Building/PsychedelicsYourStoryisEverything.com