Dr. Lisa Offringa

Dr. Lisa Offringa is a seasoned applied research scientist with expertise in medical and nutritional ethnobotany, with a particular focus on plants utilized for medicinal purposes and the development of plant-based foods to enhance overall well-being. With a comprehensive understanding of the entire "farm to bottle" pipeline in natural product development, she brings a wealth of knowledge from both academic and industry perspectives.

As the Principal Researcher for the Entheogen Therapeutics Initiative at Jaguar Health, Dr. Offringa directs her efforts toward exploring natural medicines derived from psychoactive plants for the treatment of mental health disorders. Her diverse professional portfolio extends from serving as a botanical advisor to imparting knowledge about medicinal plants to pediatric residents, and providing guidance to an international healing food group on plant-based hospitality initiatives.

Driven by a profound appreciation for the healing potential of the plant world, Dr. Offringa is passionately dedicated to leveraging the rich offerings of nature to promote healing for the mind, body, and spirit.