Dr. Samuel Douglas, aka Dr. Sam, is a philosopher and educator with over 15 years of experience teaching professional ethics, philosophy of language, education, and critical thinking at the University of Newcastle. His academic work is complemented by over two decades of involvement with Australian plant medicine and psychedelic communities.

His commitment to advocacy and education in psychedelics led to leadership roles with the Australian Psychedelic Society, where he has served on the executive committee since 2019, including terms as Vice-President and President. This leadership experience has honed his skills in transformational management and organizational development.

A founding member of the Ethical Psychedelic International Community (EPIC), Samuel has dedicated significant time to grassroots work supporting individuals and groups navigating ethical challenges within psychedelic communities. His expertise in professional ethics provides a strong foundation for this critical support work.

When the pandemic shifted academic landscapes in 2020, Sam successfully pivoted to professional writing and editing, specializing in comprehensive, evidence-based psychedelic content. In 2021, he established Psychedelic Overground, offering specialized consultancy, advisory services, and content creation for organizations and publications in the psychedelic space.

Currently pursuing counselling studies, Sam aims to expand his expertise and plans to offer psychedelic integration-related services by 2026, bridging his philosophical background with practical beneficial applications.