Our Team

Cody Gibbons

Co-Founder, Chief State Engineer, Chairman of the Board

Cody Gibbons is a multidisciplinary innovator working at the intersection of biochemistry, blockchain, and consciousness research. He began his career in high school with cybersecurity consulting and early Bitcoin adoption, later expanding into the legal cannabis industry, plant-based supplement development (Kio Labs), and medical product design (Kanabo). As a co-founder of cybersecurity firm Undercurrent, he now focuses on data-driven event design for studying psychoactive substances, drawing on deep expertise in psychopharmacology, plant biochemistry, and sustainable tech.

Nick Synodis (Knux)

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer,
Board Member

Nick Synodis (aka “Knux”) is an entrepreneur, system and experience designer, and strategist working at the nexus of technology, creativity, and human connection. With a background in mathematics, AI, and decentralized systems, he’s built scalable solutions across education, medtech, blockchain, and live events. Through his own entrepreneurial ventures and within organizations such as Gore Medical, SXSW, Futureverse, Cool Cats, and more, Nick has led global brands and creative initiatives, developed governance models, facilitated strategic planning and product roadmapping, and produced immersive experiences that fuse digital art, community, and innovation—all grounded in a human-centered, values-driven approach.

Leo Christov-Moore, Ph.D.

Primary Investigator, Sensoria Research

Leo Christov-Moore, PhD is a neuroscientist and interdisciplinary theorist whose research integrates multimodal neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and computational modeling to investigate the neurobiological substrates of empathy, trust, and transformative experience. He serves as a senior scientist at the Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies, where he is Principal Investigator on the “Emulating Entheogens to Enhance Empathy (E4)” project and Co-PI on a bio-inspired AI alignment initiative. His work—funded by the Templeton World Charity Foundation, Tiny Blue Dot Foundation, and the National Institute of Mental Health—has been published in leading journals including Nature, PNAS, Science Robotics, and Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews.

Meghan Campbell

Director of Research Operations

Meghan Campbell is an interdisciplinary researcher, AI practitioner, and creative technologist. With a background in biochemistry and clinical research, she brings a unique lens to Sensoria’s mission—bridging science, storytelling, and immersive technology. Meghan specializes in fine-tuning large language models, designing experience-driven systems, and translating complex ideas into transformative human experiences.

Ming Zu Heseri

Chief Flourishing Officer

Ming is an interdisciplinary innovator weaving neuroscience, technology, and ancient wisdom to design transformative experiences and regenerative systems. With a background in developmental neuroscience, economics, and HCI, she supports visionaries as a “creativity doula,” helping align their inner and outer worlds in service of collective flourishing.

Mark Shays

Executive Director, Sensoria Research

Mark Shays is a seasoned builder of transformational events and communities, with over 30 years in the entertainment and nonprofit world. He specializes in immersive experiences that inspire leadership and elevate consciousness, bringing a relationship-first approach to business development and mission-driven growth.

Jeremy Coltharp

Director of Systems Administration and Production Management

Jeremy Coltharp is a systems architect and event production specialist currently serving as Sensoria’s System Administrator and Production Manager. He oversees the organization's digital infrastructure, CRM systems, and project management platforms, while also leading the technical coordination of immersive, research-driven events. With a unique blend of operational insight and technical expertise, Jeremy ensures that every Sensoria experience runs seamlessly—from behind-the-scenes systems to on-site execution.

Dr. Matthew Gamble

Global Community Lead

Dr. Matthew Gamble is a transformational leader and expert in entheogenic pastoral care. With a doctorate in Ministry, he bridges traditional spirituality and expanded states of consciousness, guiding individuals through deep experiences and meaningful integration.

Ryan Forrest

Marketing Strategist

Ryan Forrest is a psychonaut and marketing strategist specializing in getting leads and turning them into clients using online sales funnels. Over the last 9 years he has worked with dozens of high profile coaches and software companies, helping them dramatically increase revenue by getting clear on their messaging and sharing it with the world through various online channels. With a passion for understanding what drives human behavior and elevating the consciousness of humanity, his skill sets align perfectly with the mission of Sensoria.

Lauren Tannhauser

Development Director

Lauren leads fundraising and revenue strategy at Sensoria, drawing on nearly a decade of experience across psychedelics, frontier science, and venture philanthropy. From supporting senior faculty at Stanford Medicine to launching or supporting investment initiatives for neurotech, she specializes in supporting visionary founders, researchers, and funders in rallying around timeline-altering ideas and generating momentum towards the systems that will underpin beautiful futures.